Research Engineer, Electric Power System
GE Vernova · Niskayuna, NY, United States
About this role
Job Description Summary . The Electric Power Systems team performs advanced, leading-edge research in a variety of electric power system areas. We focus on technology that enables more reliable and efficient power generation, transmission & distribution
Our major customers include GE Power, GE Renewable Energy, US Dept. of Energy, and the US Dept. of Defense
As a Research Engineer of Electric Power Systems in Vernova R&D organization, you will contribute, and lead research & development of advanced electrical power & energy systems and components used in multiple applications. You will engage with and support several GE Vernova businesses as well as several United States government customers and partners. You will also be encouraged to explore new or revolutionary ideas which have not found a home in a GE Vernova business yet
Opportunities will exist to contribute to technological development in a wide range of areas including the integration of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar, WAMS, HVDC, Battery Energy Storage Systems, distribution automation, power system protection, and microgrids. Many of these project collaborations are required within the internal organization by actively working on system related aspects with the electrical machines, power electronics, and electrical propulsion and energy storage teams. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Participate in the development of new technologies and capabilities for GE's power generation, transmission, distribution and end-user product offerings by analyzing system requirements and needs to be translated into existing and new products
Develop algorithms to aggregate distributed energy resources (DERs) to provide services to the grid in a microgrid or virtual power plant configuration. Develop techniques to efficiently assess the impact of DERs on the grid and develop mitigation strategies. Adapt modern distribution automation and management systems for operation with DERs
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