The candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in Single line diagram, Protection & Metering SLD, LV AC/DC SLD, Layout & Section Drawings, Equipment Sizing, Switchyard Electrical Equipment specifications, GA Drawings, STATCOM Valve room Layout, Colling System Arrangement, Interfacing points etc. Experience of working in 1 – 2 STATCOM/HVDC project will be preferred.
Job Description:
GE Vernova delivers reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global FACTS Solution Line based in Finland, India, Brazil and US. These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.
We are looking for Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line team. The position will be based in Noida, India with remote working flexibility. You will be working on cutting edge technology and varied international high-profile projects. In this position, you will be reporting to Engineering Manager – Electromechanical, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business.
The candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in Prepare equipment technical specifications, datasheets, and requisitions, vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis, Single line diagram, Protection & Metering SLD, LV AC/DC SLD, Layout & Section Drawings, Equipment Sizing, Switchyard Electrical Equipment specifications, GA Drawings, STATCOM Valve room Layout, Colling System Arrangement, Interfacing points etc. Experience of working in 1 – 2 STATCOM/HVDC project will be preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- MV Equipment engineering: MV switchgear, Power transformers, Reactors (air-core / iron-core), Capacitors, Busbars and cables, Wall bushings, AC CT, DC CT, PCR, AIS Circuit Breakers, CT, VT, Surge Arrester, DS, ES, Auxiliary Transformer, Grounding Transformers etc.
- Prepare equipment technical specifications, datasheets, and requisitions, vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis, vendor drawings/documents approval, manufacturing clearance, FAT, Site pre-commissioning support etc.
- Electrical clearances and insulation coordination, short circuit forces, thermal limits, Earthing & lightning protection design & Busbar sizing etc.
- ITO (tender) drawings, BOQ estimation, RFQ finalization & evaluation of various components, selection of equipment with best pricing options.
§ MV systems & substation design
§ FACTS/STATCOM configurations
§ IGBT Valve configuration and Layout design
§ Valve cooling system
§ AutoCAD
§ 3D tools (e.g., Revit – preferred)
Interface & System Integration
§ Primary electrical design team
§ Civil & structural engineering
§ Control & protection teams
§ Installation and commissioning teams
- Ensure alignment between electrical schematics and physical layout
- Manage interfaces with grid/substation infrastructure
- Co-ordination and integration with Automation, Civil & MEP.
- Co-ordination of site & office team for execution of project
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 4 – 8 years of relevant experience in Substation/FACTS/HVDC Projects.
- Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC projects.
- Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations preferred.
- BTech/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.
- Fluent written and oral skills in English.
- Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong understanding of FACTS and Power Electronics applications.
- Deep knowledge in IEC/IEEE/CIGRE standards related to harmonics and insulation coordination.
- Strong cross functional coordination skill.
- Attention to detail and maintain engineering quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadline.
- Effective communication with global teams
Candidates from following industry will be preferred:
- FACTS / STATCOM
- Power Transmission & Distribution
- Renewable Energy Integration
- HVDC
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
