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Reporting to the Head of NTI/NPI, the Technical Director – MTDC Technology will work on the advancement, development and industrialisation of multi-terminal DC technology associated with the HVDC market, including models, control concepts and hardware as needed for GE to fully capitalise on the emergence of DC grids. This role is key to exploiting the fast-moving technological developments in the HVDC market and may include the promotion of this work and participation in establishing the necessary regulatory environment in collaboration with the scientific community such as working groups, standards, and conferences. The role may be specific to a certain project or across a number of related projects, both commercial and R&D-based, with similar technology needs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of NTI/NPI, the Technical Director – MTDC Technology will work on the advancement, development and industrialisation of multi-terminal DC technology associated with the HVDC market, including models, control concepts and hardware as needed for GE to fully capitalise on the emergence of DC grids. This role is key to exploiting the fast-moving technological developments in the HVDC market and may include the promotion of this work and participation in establishing the necessary regulatory environment in collaboration with the scientific community such as working groups, standards, and conferences. The role may be specific to a certain project or across a number of related projects, both commercial and R&D-based, with similar technology needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with focus on Power Systems, Power Electronics or Control Theory

• Expert in power system, modelling, and control first principles and algorithms used in the VSC-HVDC modular multilevel converter (MMC) technology.

• Expert in HVDC system design, control and protection, including component level interactions and considerations in HVDC schemes.

• 10+ years of experience in HVDC system design, control development and validation

• 5+ years of experience in working with MATLAB/Simulink and/or PSCAD for VSC-HVDC applications.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in time- and frequency-domain modelling and simulation of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC schemes.

• Experience in participation in working groups for standards and Grid Codes

• Experience in leading teams of engineers towards achieving the company’s objectives.

• Familiarity with quality processes such as “Agile” development practices would be advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes