Engineer- Control & Protection
- MATLAB
- PSSE
- ETAP
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking a Control & Protection Application Engineer to support the design, development, modelling, verification, and application of HVDC Control and Protection systems for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes.The role spans tendering, project execution, contractual support, after-sales activities, and future NPI-driven developments, with a strong focus on model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink as the reference engineering environment.
The engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute across the full delivery lifecycle, from requirement definition and functional design through simulation, verification, and continuous improvement
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Control & Protection Design and Requirements
• Analyzecustomer technical specifications and defineHVDC control and protection system requirements, including identification of deviations from standard solutions.
• Preparecontrol, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, including start-up, shutdown, and fault recovery sequences.
• Define requirements and ensure adherence toengineering best practices, internal standards, and standard product methodologies.
•Design, develop, model, and debug HVDC control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, including control algorithms, protection logic and interlocks, supervisory control and state machines & sequencing functions
• Performalgorithm and state-machine development in MATLAB/Simulink as the master design reference.
• Developverification models in MATLAB and createtest harnesses to support model validation and conversion activities.
• Maintainmodel documentation and model guides to support reuse and standardization.
• Performplant modeling of HVDC systems usingMATLAB, PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-type tools, and verify consistency across platforms.
• ExecuteHVDC system modeling in electromagnetic transient tools such asPSCAD, EMTP-RV, RSCAD, including network conversion (PSSE → PSCAD / RSCAD where applicable) along with model verification and validation
• ConvertMATLAB/Simulink control algorithms intoPSCAD / RSCAD / other time-domain library models.
• PerformDynamic Performance Studies (DPS) using offline and online simulation tools.
• Tunecontrol and protection parameters to meet grid stability and performance criteria specified in customer technical requirements.
• Analyze and resolvepower fault recovery and instability issues identified during DPS or system studies.
• Execute assignedcontrol design, protection design, and verification work packages on time and within defined budgets, under guidance from lead engineers.
• Followdepartmental standard design practices, engineering reviews, and verification guidelines.
• Supportmodel verification, functional testing, and validation activities across simulation environments.
• SupportR&D and NPI teams in developing and improving existing and new control and protection products, tools, and strategies.
• Contribute todevelopment of new control, protection, and sequencing strategies to meet evolving customer or grid requirements.
• Propose and implementcontinuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency through improved tools, methods, and processes.
• Promotereuse of standard solutions to improve quality, reliability, and delivery timelines while reducing cost.
• SupportTendering, Operations, Contractual, and After-Sales activities related to HVDC control and protection systems & collaborate across multiple teams
• Participate incross-functional training and knowledge sharing to strengthen overall engineering capability.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers; prepare technical reports and respond to technical queries.
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) inElectrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering.
•Experience inHVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy development
• Knowledge ofpower system stability and performance analysis.
• Experience withPSS®E, PowerFactory, ETAP or similar tools.
• Exposure toreal-time or HIL simulation platforms (RTDS, OPAL-RT).
• Experience inprocess improvement, RCA, or standardization initiatives.
• Strong experience inMATLAB/Simulink-based model development for control and protection systems.
• Solid understanding ofHVDC systems, including control, protection, sequencing, and AC–DC system interactions.
• Experience withPSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-type tools for HVDC system and plant modeling.
• Ability to identify and managetechnical risks and work under schedule pressure while maintaining engineering integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage in customer technical discussions.
• Willingness to support global projects, including flexible working hours and travel.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided:Yes
Engineer- Control & Protection · Gevernova