Engineer - Customer Project Engineering

Job Description Summary
Own the project control activity and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step-by-step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Role Overview

As a Excitation Systems Engineer, you will support the design, testing, and field support of excitation control systems for synchronous generators. This is an ideal role for an early-career engineer looking to develop deep technical expertise in power plant control systems, working closely with experienced engineers to ensure reliable system engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Support: Assist in the preparation of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications for excitation cubicles low to high rating generators of Hydro, Steam, Gas plants etc.
• Control Logic: Participate in the review and modification of control software logic (function blocks and ladder logic) under the guidance of senior staff.
• Testing & Validation: Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and assist with site commissioning, including checking field wiring and performing signal loop checks.
• Coordination: Participate to technical discussion with customers and vendors and Participate to engineering Optimization, Standardization & Simplification efforts & Establish tools, template & processes to enable faster turnaround and improve productivity.
• Documentation: Maintain project technical files, update "as-built" documentation, and assist in drafting technical reports for clients.
• Problem-Solving: Help troubleshoot minor control system issues by analyzing alarm logs and event records from the excitation controller.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional experience in an electrical engineering role (internships and co-ops will be considered).
• Technical Skills:
  • Foundational knowledge of power systems and rotating machinery (synchronous generators).
  • Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN) for electrical schematics.
  • Basic understanding of control theory and feedback systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and logic flowcharts.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, eagerness to learn complex control systems, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of different electrical codes / standards for designing the excitation system & elsewise.
• Knowledge of engineering tools e.g., AutoCAD, E3 for electrical design, Inventor for Mechanical design etc.
• Exposure to industrial control systems (PLCs, DCS, or specific excitation controller platforms).
• Basic programming skills or experience with simulation software (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Willingness to travel to power plant sites for commissioning support (typically 10-25% travel).

GE Power is a world energy leader providing equipment, solutions and services across the energy value chain from generation to consumption.