Project Engineer – System Design (m, f, d)

Job Description Summary Job Description This role is designed to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the PES power electronics solutions, aiming to minimising the total cost, and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment for HVDC Projects. The successful candidate will also be involved in the development and industrialisation of tools and processes and will have technical knowledge and experience in the field of power system engineering (academic and professional).

The successful candidate will be part of an established team of experienced power systems engineer which will provide them with various opportunities to develop their skills in the field of high voltage AC and DC power system design via mentoring by Systems Expert, on-the-job training, classroom training (such as the HVDC university training modules), placement in other engineering departments etc.

As part of the role, the candidate will be required to represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients, third party suppliers, professional bodies (IEC, Cigré, etc). You will also interact with GE stakeholders within the HVDC business and the wider GE renewables organisation. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and publish their work internationally in scientific papers and patents.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project planning and flag inconsistencies to ensure smooth project progress
• Monitor and manage systems deliverables (budget and resources) in alignment with the project plan and budget
• Represent systems towards multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure project objectives are fulfilled.
• Responsible for timely deliverables of work packages with quality standards set by projects
• Proactive in raising change requests as and when there is a need based on the process
• Register risks and work effectively to have action plans to mitigate potential risks

What You Bring

• Good interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities;
• Highly motivated and proactive individual with a positive mentality;
• Know-how of the processes and workflow of HVDC systems (Design + Studies);
• Timely reporting of project criticalities / bottlenecks to project management team and brainstorm on solutions;
• Ability to handle and perform under tight deadlines and occasional pressure situations;
• Willingness to travel on need basis to fulfill project requirements and responsibilities.

Behaviours

• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Curious, resilient, and willing to learn.
• Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
• Focused on delivering value to customers.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
• Langues: English and German

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No