Controls Engineer - FACTS Systems

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Control Engineer to join its FACTS Control Software team in Tampere, Finland. The engineer reports to the FACTS SW team Engineering Manager and indirectly to Project Managers during the project phase. The role offers the chance to become an expert in grid integration of high-power reactive power compensators, namely STATCOM and SVC.

Key responsibilities

• Design control systems that meet highly demanding customer specifications.
• Produce high-quality study documents and specifications.
• Plan, specify and take part in testing, including control and protection testing and system energizing.
• See designs tested in real-time laboratory tests and then commissioned at the actual site.
• Take part in R&D activities on control system design.
• Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
• Support equipment sourcing and technical tendering.

Required profile

• MSc (or higher) degree in Power System Engineering or equivalent.
• Specialized knowledge in electrical power engineering and understanding of control theory behind grid-connected devices.
• Fluent written and spoken English; other languages are a benefit.
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
• Desired: good negotiation skills, ability to work alone and in teams, curiosity, willingness to work in an international environment, leadership potential and willingness to travel.

Required skills

• Knowledge of compensation systems and power electronics.
• Experience with electric system simulation tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, RTDS or PSSE.