System Manager; m​/f​/d

Job Description Summary

For Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets. In that context and for Germany, Grid Solutions is partnering with German TSOs which plans to invest more than $30B by 2030 in deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Germany and the Netherlands.

In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a Systems Engineer responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all systems engineering technical tasks required to realize the above project objectives, whether those tasks are undertaken in house or by Suppliers/Sub-Contractors.

If you want to be part of a major adventure at the heart of the energy transition in Europe and have a passion to drive large & complex projects with multi-cultural international teams, we want to hear from you!

• Perform in-depth Requirements Analysis system requirements to support project needs.
• Gather stakeholder technical needs and translate them into clear, verifiable system requirements.
• Allocate system requirements across subsystems, and relevant requirement owners.
• Develop and manage Verification & Validation Plans and Reports for system requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate Verification & Validation activities through all project phases.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of systems engineering deliverables.
• Manage and ensure effective communication of all relevant data within and across the requirements management database.
• Supervise and manage systems engineering tasks to achieve project objectives.
• Implement and uphold ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering
  - System life cycle processes.

• Advocate for the adoption of best practices in Systems Engineering to improve the delivery of the Engineering function.

• Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers, and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering or a similar field.
• Extensive professional experience in in Systems Engineering, with hands-on involvement in Requirements Management, Verification, and Validation activities.
• Have experience in the HVDC Power Transmission industry or similar field.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM®DOORS.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team environment.
• Willing to travel ca. 10% od working time.
• High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset.

• Have experience in establishing Systems Engineering processes such as Requirements Management, Verification, and Validation.
• Have experience in a low Systems Engineering maturity environment.
• Have experience in Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) process.
• Have experience working in a consortium project environment.
• Have a strong understanding of dependability management and relevant industry standards.
• Be able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Be proactive in identifying and mitigating technical risks.

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.

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…