Lead Engineer – Controls Engineering

Job Description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and perform maintenance of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) Control and Protection application software for LCC (Line Commutated Converter) and VSC (Voltage Source Converter) HVDC schemes, following full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define and support assigned components, modules, and systems that meet business standards.
• Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software.
• Propose and discuss different solutions and develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline with guidance.
• Coach and mentor new team members with processes, procedures, design practices, guidelines, and technical documentation.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or related.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in software engineering within a HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) environment.
• Model based development using MATLAB or Simulink;
  Power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems;
  Hands-on experience in design and development of Event and Rate driven application software;
  Agile software development methodology;
  Version control to include Git, Jira, and Confluence;
  Defect and task management, as well as related documentation; and Project management.

This position allows for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidate may work remotely two (2) days per week, within 50 miles of company location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Pay range: $-$ annually. Eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation.

• Healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Employee assistance program
• Defined contribution 401(k) plan
• Employee life insurance
• Optional dependent life insurance
• Employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage
• 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 Cari Loop
• Adoption assistance
• Optional identity theft prevention insurance
• Optional personal legal assistance
• Optional personal excess liability insurance

GE Grid Solutions LLC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the 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 or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No