Engineer- Control & Protection

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== GE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking a Control & Protection Application Engineer to support the design, development, modelling, verification, and application of HVDC Control and Protection systems for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes. The role spans tendering, project execution, contractual support, after-sales activities, and future NPI-driven developments, with a strong focus on model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink as the reference engineering environment. The engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute across the full delivery lifecycle, from requirement definition and functional design through simulation, verification, and continuous improvement **Job Description** =================== **Key Responsibilities** **Control & Protection Design and Requirements** • Analyze **customer technical specifications** and define **HVDC control and protection system requirements**, including identification of deviations from standard solutions. • Prepare **control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications**, including start-up, shutdown, and fault recovery sequences. • Define requirements and ensure adherence to **engineering best practices, internal standards, and standard product methodologies**. • **Design, develop, model, and debug HVDC control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink**, including control algorithms, protection logic and interlocks, supervisory control and state machines & sequencing functions • Perform **algorithm and state-machine development in MATLAB/Simulink** as the master design reference. • Develop **verification models in MATLAB** and create **test harnesses** to support model validation and conversion activities. • Maintain **model documentation and model guides** to support reuse and standardization. • Perform **plant modeling of HVDC systems** using **MATLAB, PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-type tools**, and verify consistency across platforms. • Execute **HVDC system modeling in electromagnetic transient tools** such as **PSCAD, EMTP-RV, RSCAD**, including network conversion (PSSE → PSCAD / RSCAD where applicable) along with model verification and validation • Convert **MATLAB/Simulink control algorithms** into **PSCAD / RSCAD / other time-domain library models**. • Perform **Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS)** using offline and online simulation tools. • Tune **control and protection parameters** to meet grid stability and performance criteria specified in customer technical requirements. • Analyze and resolve **power fault recovery and instability issues** identified during DPS or system studies. • Execute assigned **control design, protection design, and verification work packages** on time and within defined budgets, under guidance from lead engineers. • Follow **departmental standard design practices**, engineering reviews, and verification guidelines. • Support **model verification, functional testing, and validation activities** across simulation environments. • Support **R&D and NPI teams** in developing and improving existing and new control and protection products, tools, and strategies. • Contribute to **development of new control, protection, and sequencing strategies** to meet evolving customer or grid requirements. • Propose and implement **continuous improvement initiatives** to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency through improved tools, methods, and processes. • Promote **reuse of standard solutions** to improve quality, reliability, and delivery timelines while reducing cost. • Support **Tendering, Operations, Contractual, and After-Sales** activities related to HVDC control and protection systems & collaborate across multiple teams • Participate in **cross-functional training** and knowledge sharing to strengthen overall engineering capability. • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers; prepare technical reports and respond to technical queries. **Required Qualifications and Skills** • Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in **Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering**. •Experience 3 to 6 Years in **HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy development** • Knowledge of **power system stability and performance analysis**. • Experience with **PSS®E, PowerFactory, ETAP** or similar tools. • Exposure to **real-time or HIL simulation platforms** (RTDS, OPAL-RT). • Experience in **process improvement, RCA, or standardization initiatives**. • Strong experience in **MATLAB/Simulink-based model development** for control and protection systems. • Solid understanding of **HVDC systems**, including control, protection, sequencing, and AC–DC system interactions. • Experience with **PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-type tools** for HVDC system and plant modeling. • Ability to identify and manage **technical risks** and work under schedule pressure while maintaining engineering integrity. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage in customer technical discussions. • Willingness to support global projects, including flexible working hours and  travel. ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes