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Lead System Engineer

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Leads the selection, sizing, configuration, analysis, and delivery of complex power quality systems such as STATCOM and rotating stabilizers. Develops technical proposals, calculations, drawings, specifications, system single-line diagrams, and vendor documentation. Supports customer engagements, contract reviews, risk mitigation, project execution, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and business teams. Ensures compliance with EHS policies and applicable international standards while delivering optimized solutions for industrial, utility, marine, and oil and gas applications.
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Job Description SummarySystems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs.
The Lead System Engineer — Power Quality is a technically strong and commercially aware engineering role responsible for the selection, sizing, configuration and delivery of complex power quality solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle — from initial customer engagement and proposal development through to technical delivery and continuous improvement — working closely with business verticals, platform engineering, supply chain and GE Vernova's global engineering community.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead the selection, sizing, and configuration of power quality based systems (like rotating stabilizer, STATCOM, etc.,) and related equipment.
  • Selection and sizing of MV/ LV VSD based system on Oil & Gas will be an added advantage.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation, calculations, drawings, and proposal inputs.
  • Apply deep knowledge on key components like VSD, SFC, Transformer, Filters, Motor and other power system equipment's.
  • Develop and review system SLD, protection SLD, layout preparation for large system projects.
  • Perform System design and Analysis for VSD/SFC, power quality solutions across a range of industrial and utility applications
  • Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the ITO/OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified.
  • Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications to vendors and internal stake holders 
  • Prepare technical documentation as per contractual requirements, vendor documentation review
  • Prepare high quality proposal inputs, technical write-ups and solution configurations that differentiate GE Vernova's offerings in competitive tenders
  • Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan
  • Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
  • Support the implementation of agreed process and technology improvements identified through project experience and lessons learned
  • Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer’s EHS policies and procedures
  • Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team
  • Foster relationship with other GE Vernova business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies
  • Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and the business
  • Liaise with other GE Vernova businesses, platform verticals, supply chain, sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate to support the project and the business
  • Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Masters / Bachelor’s in Electrical from reputed College/University
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project/ Design Engineering for projects based on Power Quality/ VSDS for Industry /Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains
  • Knowledge and application of International Standards
  • Ability to adapt and multitask with project/application engineers
  • Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • PLM, Primavera experience are added advantage

Desired Characteristics

  • Involve with the team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
  • Willingness to learn with passion
  • Be self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
  • Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
  • Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
  • Strong prioritizing and time management skills
  • Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments

About Us

GE Vernova 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.

Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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