FACTS & VFT Service Project Engineer

Job Summary Test, commission, troubleshoot, service, maintain and upgrade General Electric equipment and its components. Support Service & Design requirements in active service projects and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) installation in support of customer and business requirements. Act as Subject Matter Expert for Variable Frequency Transformer (VFT) and FACTS technology in the U.S., undertake detailed design reviews and risk assessments of engineering deliverables, serve as single point of contact for technical issues, and provide critical feedback to the Project Engineering Team. Participate in engineering design reviews, provide critical commentary on risks to the project schedule and constructability, provide insights on VFT controls and drives upgrade, assist in developing a knowledge base for the technology. Perform and assist in field work for commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of VFT & FACTS installations, including power electronic valves, synchronous machine, switchgear equipment, cooling system, and control systems. Remotely assist clients to investigate VFT & FACTS installation failures or problems, and assist in factory testing of power electronics components and control systems. Evaluate and develop improved equipment testing procedures, identify impending obsolescence issues, supervise upgrades, travel to manufacturing locations, perform studies and analysis to understand root causes of failures and malfunctions. Work on developing proposals including technical specifications, estimating materials, sourcing vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen, and drafting clarifications and technical responses. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Eight (8) years of experience in power system design, MV/HV electrical systems, or a combination thereof. Five (5) years of experience modifying or troubleshooting control algorithms in PLC Controllers, including Mark6e controllers; high-power generation site commissioning experience as field engineer and commissioning leader; sub-station protection testing and related commissioning experience; low-voltage DC-AC converters for generator excitation or industrial motor control; testing control cabinets with a Real Time Simulator; supporting operation of Variable Frequency Transformers (VFTs) and related auxiliary systems. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently. Work Arrangement and Travel This position allows for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidate may work remotely two (2) days per week, within 50 miles of company location in Saratoga Springs, NY. Approximately 40% travel (domestic and international) to unanticipated customer sites, project sites and manufacturing locations to support project installation and commissioning phases, to inspect and test work, and to address root cause analysis. Employer will pay travel expenses. Compensation and Benefits For U.S. based positions, the pay range for this position is $132,704-$148,700 annually. The specific salary offered may be influenced by candidate’s experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. Benefits include health, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage; savings account options (Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account); employee assistance program; defined contribution 401(k) plan; employee life insurance; optional dependent life insurance; accidental death or dismemberment insurance; short-term disability; optional long-term disability; pre-tax transportation/commuter program; paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; layoff plan for salaried employees; tuition refund program; use of CariLoop; adoption assistance; optional identity theft prevention insurance; optional personal legal assistance; optional personal excess liability insurance. Legal and Compliance GE Grid Solutions LLC and GE Vernova will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC