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HVDC Aftersales Lead Control & Protection Engineer at… | Swiftcruit
GE Vernova has been executing multiple projects for HVDC system utilizing line-commutated converter (LCC) and Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology. There have been requirements to provide after-sales support for close-out projects. As an Aftersales Lead Control & Protection System Application Engineer, you will be closely coordinating with the Aftersales Team leader. The selected candidate will be expected to fulfill following responsibilities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Updating the control & Protection system as per the requirements.
Accountable for preparing the responses to technical queries from clients and solving customer issues.
Able to perform Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies based on aftersales requirements using simulation tools (i.e. PSCAD. MATLAB)
Control and protection parameters re-tuning to meet grid stability criteria.
Able to do plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
Design, develop, model, implement & debug control systems algorithms for HVDC converter functions using MATLAB/Simulink adhering to established functional requirements and internal development standards.
Integrate and validate functional blocks based on pre-defined control requirements and interface specifications.
Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
Able to perform model-in-the-loop (MIL) verification according to the project requirement.
Collaborate with system engineers, functional designers, and testers in agile sprints, ensuring tasks are tracked and documented in JIRA.
Play key role in technical reviews, unit testing, and integration sessions to ensure model quality and maintainability.
Manage version control and branching activities through SVN/GitHub Enterprise.
Work closely with other engineers to complement existing resources and drive successful execution.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor in Engineering in Electrical / Electronic or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Power Systems, Control Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering.
Previous participation in HVDC or FACTS or Renewable control/protection development projects.
Familiarity with HVDC control concepts (alpha angle control, DC current regulation, extinction angle, PLL, protection interlocks etc.)
Better to have experience with HVDC systems or power electronics control, ideally with LCC/VSC technology.
Experience in model-based design for control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience with Dynamic Performance Studies using Electromagnetic transient simulation tools (i.e. PSCAD, MATLAB).
Proficiency in version control tools (SVN/GitHub) and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, merge handling).
Strong analytical and debugging skills, attention to detail in model implementation.
Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).
