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This role is part of Grid Solutions’ Engineering Graduate Program, an Engineering pipeline scheme aiming at providing fast-tracked opportunities in developing young Engineers’ technical know-how, operational skills and leadership capacities.

As a participant of the program, you will be able to gain comprehensive understanding of the technologies and operations of various businesses in GE Grid Solutions, such as High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Alternating Current Systems (ACS). Over a 12-month period you will be assigned to the Control and Protection department.

Grid Solutions Engineering Graduate Program takes pride in its premium training scheme, where you will get to learn directly from renowned technical experts in the industry. You will also be paired with a senior technical expert in the organization as your mentor over the program period to support the development of your business acumen, leadership insights and personal growth.

The role gives an excellent opportunity for you to learn cutting-edge technologies, apply your learning in real-life projects, either in R&D or project execution, and to build a network within an internationally recognised expert community in the renewable energy domain.

Essential Responsibilities:

You will be part of the team in charge of designing the Control system, protection system, Electrical distribution, telecom & monitoring of a High voltage substation.

You will proceed in particular with:

• Identification and assessment of secondary technical risks

• Creation of overview circuit diagrams and sample documentation

• Evaluation of offers specific Protection & Control Technology

• Parts lists: cabinets/boxes, protection/control equipment, cables, small materials, cost estimation

Qualification:

• The candidate should ideally have Electrical engineering expertise at graduate level or equivalent experience, but most importantly will have a good level of technical understanding of electrical hardware engineering principles.

• The candidate should demonstrate an ability to think innovatively and apply engineering knowledge.

• The candidate should have an enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering methods and a willingness to share knowledge are essential qualities.

• We expect the candidate to have some basic knowledge in circuit/secondary technology of subject-specific projects (conv. Relay technology, control technology, protection, telecommunications, own use) as well as Experience in working with the EDP system Engineering Base / Ruplan EVU module.

Desired characteritics:

• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach

• Problem-solving and root cause identification skills

• Willing to listen, learn and support the development

• Able to work to deadlines with good quality

• Proficient in the German and English language, both written and verbal.

About GE Grid Solutions:

Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides 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. Please visit GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com/ .

GE’s Grid Integration Solutions division, comprised of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and FACTS technologies, designs and integrates transmission solutions that help meet the world’s ever-evolving power needs. GE offers two different HVDC technological solutions: Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage Source Converters (VSC), available in multiple configurations including overhead line (point-to-point, back-to-back), submarine/land cable and offshore. Both of these technologies are being integrated with GE’s digital platform which will provide next generation analytics for improved customer operational efficiency and reliability. To date, GE has designed, delivered and supported the installation of HVDC capacity of more than 35 GW globally, in a broad range of applications and environments. For more information regarding GE’s HVDC business, please visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com/systems_services/catalog/hvdc/ .

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Relocation Assistance Provided: No