Control Software Engineer

Lead Engineer - Control Software page is loadedLead Engineer - Control Software Apply locations Noida time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Job requisition id R5050907 Job Description Summary 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. The Lead Engineer Control Software is responsible for the technical ownership and delivery of control system functions for complex power system and FACTS projects. In addition to performing hands-on control system design and implementation, the Lead Engineer coordinates technical activities across the project, leads testing and commissioning activities, and acts as a technical mentor for other control software engineers. The role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to lead technical work packages, coordinate multidisciplinary activities, communicate with customers and stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of control software solutions from requirements through commissioning. The position will be based in Noida, India with hybrid 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 – Control Software, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities: - Develop and implement STATCOM/SVC control algorithms and control functions using MATLAB/Simulink. - Perform MATLAB/Simulink implementation, simulation, verification, and validation of control functions. - Develop and execute PSCAD simulations, particularly for dynamic performance studies and validation of STATCOM/SVC control performance. - Perform controller performance evaluation under various grid operating conditions, disturbances, faults, voltage variations, and reactive power requirements. - Develop and maintain simulation models for STATCOM/SVC control and system performance assessment. - Perform RTDS-based real-time testing of STATCOM/SVC controllers, including closed-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. - Prepare RTDS test cases, test procedures, signal lists, test reports, and analyze test results. - Support STATCOM/SVC commissioning activities, including controller testing, tuning, functional verification, site troubleshooting, and performance validation. - Lead software/control engineering activities for STATCOM/SVC projects from engineering through testing and commissioning. - Coordinate with system studies, primary engineering, protection, SCADA, hardware, and project engineering teams. - Provide technical leadership for software development, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of project-specific control issues. - Support customer discussions, technical reviews, FAT, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and performance tests. - Review technical specifications and ensure control system design complies with project and grid-code requirements. - Investigate and resolve control-system issues identified during simulation, RTDS testing, FAT, commissioning, or site operation. - Mentor junior engineers and establish good engineering practices for simulation, software development, testing, and documentation.