Generator Excitation Solutions – Senior Technical Lead

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I korthet

Lead the electrical engineering and delivery of high-rating static generator excitation systems, from specification review to FAT, commissioning, and handover. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8-16 years of experience in generator excitation systems and power electronics, proficiency in relevant software, and strong coordination skills.

Ansvarsområden

Lead electrical engineering for 5,000 A to 10,000 A static excitation systems from specification review to FAT, commissioning, and handover.
Review customer specifications, generator data, field forcing requirements, protection philosophy, grid code expectations, and project scope to define a compliant solution.
Size and select excitation transformer, rectifier bridge, thyristors or diodes, fuses, breakers, disconnectors, DC bus bars, field flashing, de-excitation, crowbar protection, cooling system, controllers, I/O, and auxiliary supplies.
Develop and review schematics, single line diagrams, three line diagrams, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, cabinet layouts, BOMs, cable schedules, terminal plans, and system architecture documents.
Engineer high current bus work considering current density, temperature rise, short circuit withstand, creepage, clearance, insulation coordination, ventilation, accessibility, and manufacturability.
Define and validate AVR/FCR functions, voltage and reactive power control, limiters, protection logic, redundancy changeover, trip interfaces, alarms, and DCS/SCADA interfaces.
Implement or review control logic based on SAMA diagrams, functional descriptions, approved narratives, and generator operating requirements.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables, test procedures, compliance statements, deviation lists, risk registers, commissioning procedures, troubleshooting guides, and customer documentation.
Coordinate with project management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, suppliers, panel builders, software engineers, field service teams, and customers.
Support manufacturing and quality checks covering assembly, wiring, bus bar installation, torque verification, clearance verification, cooling arrangement, FAT readiness, and nonconformance closure.
Configure and integrate communication interfaces such as Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850, DNP3, Ethernet networks, and plant automation interfaces.
Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, IEC, NEC, ISO, HSE, cybersecurity, customer, and regional grid code requirements.
Prepare site execution and commissioning plans.
Lead site teams during excitation system installation, panel power-up, redundancy checks, I/O verification, loop checks, device checks, and system energization.
Perform and support commissioning of high-current excitation systems, including AVR/FCR control checks, limiters, protection functions, interface testing, and generator performance validation.
Troubleshoot issues related to excitation controllers, power bridges, firing circuits, field flashing, cooling systems, communication interfaces, protection devices, and auxiliary systems.
Review and resolve installation or wiring deviations, site constraints, and commissioning punch points.
Modify logic, graphics, databases, parameters, and test configurations as required.
Prepare customer-facing commissioning reports, test records, issue logs, and handover documentation.

Krav

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
Eight to sixteen years of experience in generator excitation systems, static excitation equipment, power electronics, electrical panel engineering, or power generation control systems.
Hands-on experience with medium to high current static excitation systems, preferably in the 5,000 A to 10,000 A field current range.
Strong understanding of excitation transformer, rectifier bridge, thyristors or diodes, fuses, breakers, DC bus bars, field flashing, de-excitation, crowbar protection, cooling, controllers, I/O, and auxiliary supply selection.
Ability to design, review, and troubleshoot schematics, single line diagrams, three line diagrams, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, cabinet layouts, terminal plans, BOMs, and cable schedules.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or EPlan for electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and engineering documentation.
Working knowledge of high current bus work, thermal performance, short circuit withstand, creepage, clearance, insulation coordination, ventilation, accessibility, and manufacturing constraints.
Good understanding of AVR/FCR operation, generator voltage and reactive power control, field forcing, limiters, protection functions, redundancy, trip interfaces, alarms, and DCS/SCADA integration.
Working knowledge of MATLAB and PSS/E for excitation system studies, control performance analysis, generator response evaluation, and grid code related assessments.
Experience preparing or reviewing engineering deliverables, compliance statements, test procedures, FAT/SAT documentation, commissioning procedures, troubleshooting records, and customer handover documents.
Knowledge of manufacturing quality checks for high current excitation equipment, including assembly inspection, wiring verification, bus bar checks, torque checks, clearance checks, nonconformance handling, and corrective action closure.
Ability to coordinate with project management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, vendors, panel builders, software engineers, field service teams, and customers.
Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, NEC, ISO, HSE, cybersecurity, and regional grid code requirements related to excitation and power control systems.
Willingness to support factory testing, customer inspections, and site commissioning while following safety and quality requirements.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Practical expertise in generator excitation systems, including AVR/FCR control, field forcing, voltage and reactive power regulation, excitation limiters, protection logic, redundancy, and generator interfaces.
Proven experience with high current static excitation systems from 5,000 A to 10,000 A, including power bridge design, component sizing, DC bus bar arrangement, cooling, cabinet layout, wiring, accessibility, and maintainability.
Experience leading excitation projects through engineering, procurement support, manufacturing support, quality inspection, FAT, shipment, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality requirements for high current electrical equipment, including assembly inspection, bus bar checks, torque verification, clearance verification, functional testing, punch list closure, and documentation control.
Hands-on experience with excitation controllers, power converters, protection relays, synchronizing systems, generator interfaces, DCS/SCADA interfaces, and industrial communication protocols.
Experience supporting FAT/SAT, first excitation, open circuit and short circuit testing, load testing, grid synchronization, disturbance troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Exposure to retrofit, modernization, grid code compliance, renewable integration, or large industrial power generation projects involving excitation or related power control systems.

Förmåner

Competitive benefits plans
Variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

Färdigheter

Electrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControl SystemsMATLABPSS/EAutoCADEPLANModbusOPCIEC 61850DNP3SCADA

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