Software Engineer - Power Systems

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Job Description Summary Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers our global clients (external & internal GE) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Our Power Systems Engineering team utilizes their deep knowledge of connected power grid planning, design, operation, and life-cycle management, to offer customized solutions to our global clients. Our Power Economics team offers analyses focused on the understanding and the study of the financial and physical operation of the electric power systems including generation and grid planning, system optimization, asset valuation, competitive power markets and energy policy implications. Over 700 entities worldwide use our suite of software tools to assess the economics, performance, and reliability of interconnected power systems. We also offer a full range of educational courses through our Power Systems Engineering Course. The Software Engineer - Power Systems Analysis Expert will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of analytical capabilities within GE Vernova's Positive Sequence Load Flow (PSLF) software platform. This role involves working across a range of power system applications, including power flow, contingency analysis, transfer capability analysis, short-circuit analysis, dynamic simulation, voltage stability, and related planning studies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and a solid understanding of power systems engineering principles. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with power system engineers and software developers to design, implement, test, and validate new capabilities, helping deliver innovative solutions that address complex power system challenges and support the continued evolution of one of the industry's leading power system analysis platforms. Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Partner with product managers, power system engineers, and software architects to understand requirements and contribute to the design and development of PSLF applications across Power Flow, Contingency Analysis, Transfer Analysis, Short Circuit, Dynamics, PV/QV Analysis, and related modules. Develop, enhance, and maintain software components, algorithms, and APIs supporting power system planning and operational studies within the PSLF platform. Design and implement data models, input/output formats, and file conversion utilities for power system network data, equipment models, contingencies, dynamic models, and study results. Develop Python and C modules to extend PSLF functionality and support automation, workflow integration, and advanced analytics. Implement numerical algorithms for power flow, contingency processing, fault analysis, voltage stability assessment, transfer capability analysis, and dynamic simulation. Collaborate with power system engineers to develop representative test cases and validation studies that demonstrate the accuracy and robustness of new features. Analyze and troubleshoot software defects, performance issues, and modeling discrepancies identified during development, testing, or customer use. Contribute to the modernization and optimization of legacy software components, improving performance, scalability, maintainability, and user experience. Develop automated unit tests, integration tests, and regression test suites to ensure software quality and reliability. Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and software design activities to ensure adherence to engineering and development standards. Support customer-facing teams by investigating technical issues, reproducing customer cases, and providing software solutions and recommendations. Prepare technical documentation, user guides, release notes, and training materials for new capabilities and enhancements. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software development, quality assurance, product management, and power systems consulting teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university 3-5 years' experience in Software Development, power systems analysis, transmission planning, or energy industry applications. Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system fundamentals, including power flow, contingency analysis, fault analysis, and stability concepts. Experience developing software using C, Python and/or C#. Experience implementing engineering algorithms and data processing solutions. Familiarity with object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and modern development practices. Experience working with relational databases, structured data formats, and large datasets. Knowledge of software testing methodologies, debugging techniques, and quality assurance processes. Desired Characteristics Experience with power system simulation and planning tools suc

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