Job Description Summary

For Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets. In that context and for Germany, Grid Solutions is partnering with German TSOs which plans to invest more than $30B by 2030 in deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Germany and the Netherlands.

In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all systems engineering technical tasks required to realize the above project objectives, whether those tasks are undertaken in house or by Suppliers/Sub-Contractors.

If you want to be part of a major adventure at the heart of the energy transition in Europe and have a passion to drive large & complex projects with multi-cultural international teams, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Engineering Management

• Oversee systems engineering activities of the project.
• Manage the systems engineering technical budget.
• Apply the Technical Quality Plan and Requirements Quality Plan.
• Supervise and coordinate all systems engineering technical tasks required to realize project objectives, whether those tasks are undertaken in house or by Suppliers/Sub-Contractors.
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Sub-Contractors to resolve technical queries within their scope.
• Enforce the deployment of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering — System life cycle processes.

Quality

• Advocate for the adoption of best practices in Systems Engineering and Electrical Power Transmission to improve the delivery of the Engineering function.

Health and Safety

• Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity. 
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• Proven senior-level experience in systems engineering or relevant technical field.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS 9.7.0.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team environment.
• Willing to travel as required.
• High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset.

Desired Characteristics

• Have experience in the HVDC Power Transmission industry or similar field.
• Have experience in a low Systems Engineering maturity environment.
• Have experience working in a consortium project environment.
• Have a strong understanding of dependability management and relevant industry standards.
• Be able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Be proactive in identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work: 

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes