Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
15 days ago
Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering
Job Description SummaryYour role as the Lead Systems Engineer will be part of the multi-disciplined engineering team, that sits within the global system engineering organization and will execute marine projects of world class power conversion and automation / control to ensure the design meets customer, budget, schedule, contract, and regulatory requirements.

In this capacity, you will be the focal point to provide technical leadership on projects for marine, Offshore and Naval business. Working alongside project management teams, you will lead and coordinate design teams to meet project objectives (Safety, quality, cost, delivery, etc.) as well as provide technical guidance and advice to the customer. You will also be instrumental in identifying and implementing improvements on processes, tools and system solutions.

Your broad technical experience within marine, power or utility will be useful when anticipating the needs of customers by providing practical solutions to achieve customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Execute design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirementsProduce designs, engineering and functional specifications and documentation for systems and supporting equipment, including generators, switchboards, transformers, converters, motors, energy storage, cabling etc.Providing technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned projectDocument technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and proceduresEnsure drive and project system designs comply with the relevant health & safety and applicable International standards and class society rules.Review technical drawings, documents and electrical schematics for technical compliance and functionality.Liaise with other GE businesses, sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.Providing timely communications on significant issues or developmentsParticipating on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issuesParticipating as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviewsAssure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and proceduresCollaborate across the function including, Sales and ComOps for sales support with providing technical assistance to tendering

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college / university in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.Possess at least 10 years’ experience in a similar site-based role within power, utilities, offshore oil and gas and/or marine sectors.Draw on their excellent communication skills, to manage and influence internal and external stakeholdersTechnical knowledge on Industrial power conversion equipment like generators, switchboards, transformers, converters, motors, energy storage, cabling etc.Experience in design engineering, field engineering, manufacturing, shop assembly or spares/ replacement parts involvement.Ability to read and write technical specifications.Excellence in Customer ServiceCommercial awarenessAbility and willingness to travel as required.

Desired Characteristics

Electrical engineering in Marine / Offshore / Naval sector will be preferred.Application experience for drives, including marine applications.Marine electrical power and propulsion systems. Experience of interpreting power system studies such as: LV & MV Protection & Co-ordination / Voltage drop / dip calculations / Load flow and fault studies / Transient system and scenario analysis / Harmonic (VTHD) calculations / MV & LV power system cabling (cable selection, rating etc.) / Quality of Power Supply / EMCAbility to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales, always with professionalism and integrity.Good communication, report writing and organization skills.Strong problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Cross functional, ability to work on matrix environment, and international team experience. Be able to work within a team environment.Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen.On site commissioning experience of large projects.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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