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Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.
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LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER – HVDC C&P
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:
- Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
- Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
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Job Description Summary:
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading cross-function team that designs, develops, configures, verifies and validates HVDC Control& Protection System. As a Project Engineer you will drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and work with Tech Leads and Product Specialists to provide technical solution that meets the project objectives.
The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to expand their project management skills and personal development within an international project organisation delivering complex HVDC system.
Our Project Engineers are essential to the successful executions of our projects. They provide technical leadership to other engineers and customer facing teams, they oversee each phase of the project delivery to make sure that we deliver valuable systems solutions with an excellent operational rigour.
In this role you will:
- Execute the delivery of the project regarding the Control & Protection System Engineering and Verification & Validation. Lead the project from supporting the ITO (Tendering Team), to capturing requirements, to handover to the customer, as per budget and within schedule.
- Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers specializing in control and protection system, automation system, HV & LV power systems, and verification & Validation ensuring the overall solution meets customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Work with Technical leadership team and provide assistance to the overall project execution team as appropriate including Tendering, Commissioning, Service and 3rd parties.
- Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
- Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
- Support improvement initiatives and ‘cost out’ plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
- Act as primary technical & project interface with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, NPI and Product care
- Ensuring that all activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed according to contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
- Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.
To be a successful in this role, you should:
- Define and maintain scope for the Control & Protection System Delivery Project Plan.
- Define and maintain the detailed Project Smartsheet derived from P6 plan.
- Define and maintain the Control & Protection System Risk Register and escalade high risks
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