Design Engineer Electrical Systems (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Gas Power HD Services Design Engineering is looking for a Design Engineer (m/f/d) Electrical Systems for gas turbine power plants and combined cycle power plants (CCPPs).

You will be a critical part of the entire project lifecycle from initial scoping through design and field installation, support, and validation.

As a Design Engineer you will work closely with the Power Services project engineering team and customers to learn about existing gas turbine power plants and develop solutions that bring significant value to the customers and the PS business via Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&Us) and NPIs. In this role, you will work on design, development and provides support to the global fleet of GE Heavy Duty Gas Turbines for accessory systems and related Balance of Plant equipment to improve upon reliability, performance, emission, efficiency and safety. Projects vary from small electrical system upgrades to repowering entire gas turbine generator set with latest proven technology. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge on Power plant components and its functioning
• Familiarity with main electrical equipment including generator breakers, excitation system, starting system, transformers and power plant relay and protection schemes
• Demonstrated understanding of sizing of electrical equipment LV, MV & interconnect cables, as well as required hardware integration
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of applicable national and international codes / Standards / directives such as IEC, NEC, CSA, IECEx, ATEX etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Relevant experience in the Power Industry, ideally field services, electrical engineering or in a similar position
• Site knowledge and experience with installation and trouble shooting of electrical equipment
• Ability to remain focused even in challenging situations
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Fluent in written and spoken German

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No