Lead NPI Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems

GE Vernova

Barcelona, Spain

Job Description Summary

The Lead Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of energy storage solutions within Solar & Storage Solutions. This includes but it is not limited to AC systems, DC systems, Power Conversion and Plant-level controls up to and including interfaces with upper level customer control systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

Development, validation, and installation of all energy storage systems including auxiliary systems e.g. chillers, BMS
Participate in all phases of software & controls development from product definition to production release
Implement performance and reliability enhancements into the product
Participate in design, code reviews, testing and software validation
Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
Develop, improve, and administrate customer overview and operational training material for the energy storage
Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing software & controls for energy storage systems.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies.
Knowledge of or familiarity with GE’s MarkVIe product family and of GE’s Cimplicity software (SCADA).
Experienced embedded firmware developer.
Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
Technical project leadership experience.
Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
Self-start attitude is strongly requested.