Lead Cooling Controls Engineer (m/f/d)
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 29
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Valve Cooling Team within the HVDC Valves Engineering Department develops cooling systems for power electronics applications in HVDC converters and the forthcoming HVDC Grid. The role covers the electrical, instrumentation, and controls design of pure-water cooling systems for HVDC converter valves. As Lead Cooling Controls Engineer, the candidate leads design and specification, coordinates suppliers and cross-functional teams, reviews PLC logic and P&IDs, leads risk assessments, and supervises FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning.
What you will do
- Lead the engineering and design of pure-water cooling control systems for HVDC applications, ensuring compliance with project specifications and performance requirements
- Define technical specifications, support RFQ preparation, evaluate supplier proposals and ensure compliance with requirements
- Coordinate with cross-functional internal engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and work closely with sourcing team on cooling system supplier selection
- Prepare and review P&IDs, flow diagrams, equipment calculation and specifications
- Review and validate PLC logic, Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Loads, Signals Lists, Components Lists and Circuit Diagrams.
- Lead technical risk and availability assessments (DFMEA, HAZOP, RAM)
- Supervise and witness FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning activities, including communication testing between cooling control system and external systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues under tight deadlines, ensuring uninterrupted system performance
- Contribute to product innovation and continuous improvement of the processes
- Undertake occasional international travels for test supervision, supplier visits, and internal meetings
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Master’s Degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of controls systems, PLC-based automation, instrumentation, electrical power systems and power electronics
- Basic knowledge of power electronics cooling, heat transfer, hydraulics
- Proven experience in the design, integration of cooling control systems and associated automation solutions.
- Ability to prepare and read P&IDs, electrical schematics, SLD and other engineering drawings
- Experience with LV Electrical systems, PLC control logic, system integration, industrial communication protocols and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP and IEC 61850, and experience with engineering standards (ISO, IEC)
- Experience writing technical specifications, design reports, and test procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, TIA Portal, IEDscout)
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural, and global teams with strong written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of pure water cooling of high-power and high-voltage design, HVDC converter stations
- Experience with liquid cooling systems (ideally in power electronics), instrumentations and system integration
- Prior experience with systems commissioning
- Experience with PLC, RTU programming, simulation and testing for platforms (Siemens, Rockwell)
- Mechanical Engineering basics
- Prior experience of supplier chain integration
- Experience with customers interaction, discussion, negotiation
- Understanding of intellectual property and patent processes
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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