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Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

GE Renewable Energy are looking for a Secondary Systems Tendering Engineer to work in our Grid Solutions business on our High Voltage AC and DC substation bids. The candidate will be based in our Stafford office.

Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers.

Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management.

Job Description

The Role

The Secondary Systems Tendering Engineer will be part of a diverse team of designers, engineers and bid managers preparing bids for High Voltage AC & DC substations and Offshore windfarms, battery energy storage and green hydrogen production opportunities to support the Green Energy Transition.

The role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a good knowledge of the tendering bid process and possesses a deep understanding of relevant markets and customer economic value that aid winning bid strategies. The candidate requires technical knowledge of protection, control / SCADA including OT cyber security, telecom, metering, current and voltage transformer specifications and substation integration design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare the Secondary System bid submission for opportunities as mentioned above.

• Provide technical Secondary System expertise and develop technical solutions as part of the tendering process while interfacing with the commercial team.

• Technical analysis of client needs to define and optimise products selection

• Prepare technical documentation for bid submission defining scope (description); schedule; cost, considering contract and internal policies and procedures.

• Calculation of plant, system and equipment performance and efficiency e.g. current & voltage transformers, auxiliary battery systems and 400V / 230V AC systems.

• Preparation of equipment / services technical specifications.

• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

• In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance.

• Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.

• Has access to technical skills and analytical thinking required to solve problems.

• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to achieve results.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Power Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• Demonstrated / relevant experience in the Engineering / Technology & Customer Secondary System Application Engineering in Transmission and/or Distribution industry (other similar industries would be considered).

Desirable:

• Experience in windfarm Secondary System designs.

• Fluent oral and written English.

• Ability to analyse and resolve problems.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute to very tight delivery schedules.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No