Job Description

Summary
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Responsible for the design, validation and troubleshooting of GE Grid Solution's protection and control devices. You will define product technical requirements and solutions utilizing specifications, simulations, and model-based design for implementation. The successful candidate will be a solid team player, with a methodical and structured approach to their work, with excellent verbal and written communication skills with comprehensive understanding of technical concepts and principles for power system protection and control.
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Essential Responsibilities

• Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level specifications.
• Develop and support protection and control solutions utilizing design specifications, model-based design which facilitates code generation.
• Perform system studies and simulations using appropriate tools to validate algorithms.
• Analyze user specifications / requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyze market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Grid Automation products.
• Work with Customer Support personnel to resolve product, process, and customer issues.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, products, applications, or field issues.
• Provide technical consultation, leadership, and guidance throughout the entire NPI design process.
• Author technical papers and present materials at tradeshows and conferences for GE products.
• Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to a new and/or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing applications in the P&C (Protection & Control) market or in a Postgraduate / Research environment.
• Have legal authorization to work in Canada and be aware that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Desired Characteristics

• Power system protection and automation products experience.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/ Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP/EMTP.
• Good organizational skills, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Good communication skills with a proactive and open approach to conflict resolution.
• Share ideas, work in a team, displaying initiative and proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks, working in multi-tasking environment.
• Knowledge of modern protection and control and distribution automation developments and trends.
• Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures of electrical utilities.
• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
• Experience in developing applications in the Protection & Control market or Postgraduate / Research environment.

Additional Information
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Relocation Assistance Provided: No