Power Systems Modelling Engineer

GE Vernova
Rugby
1 month ago
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Job Description Summary
GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power requirements for their high-performance, efficient and demanding applications. We work with the world's major, industry, maritime and defense organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency, whilst delivering capability and decarbonisation through our advanced electrical power and propulsion systems, including our specialist class leading electric motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The role of Power System Modelling Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact at one of the world's leading energy technology companies, providing electric power and propulsion systems on large scale global projects, whilst developing into an important member of our class-leading team of engineering specialists.

The Power Systems team helps solve exciting problems using advanced analytical tools and develop safe and operational performance-led solutions. The Power Systems Modelling Engineer will be involved throughout the design & development, procurement, manufacturing, test and commissioning phases of projects, and also possibly delivering in-service design and obsolescence support. You will use your key skills, knowledge and experience to support and influence the development and delivery of power systems.

In this role you willfocus on:

  • Undertake complex power system studies and analysis using advanced simulation software, such as MATLAB, DigSilent &/or eTAP.
  • Perform system and equipment design and specification, support test & validation, commissioning and in through life service support.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise engineering documentation.
  • Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.


We are looking fora professional engineer who:

  • Has applicable, transferrable equipment and systems level knowledge & experience, ideally with deep domain experience in industrial, marine or naval defence applications.
  • Has detailed working knowledge of power conversion and supporting systems.
  • Can work with initiative on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed.
  • Has working knowledge of marine classification society, MIL or DEF standards.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of Engineering lifecycle processes is a plus.
  • Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.


Qualification Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, relevant experience would be beneficial.
  • Is a sole UK National and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
  • Working towards or hold CEng qualification.


You can expect from us:

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Flexible benefits you can personalise.
  • Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account.
  • 34 days' vacation including national holidays.


Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:No

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