Software Specialist

GE Careers is hiring for the role of Software Specialist!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Act as a member of the Software Center of Excellence, focusing on high-quality design and development practices.
• Implement new functionalities in power system application software, emphasizing modelling aspects.
• Understand customer application modelling needs, with knowledge about the CIM format being a plus.
• Collaborate with customers on model migration and conversion of data to the format needed for advanced Power Systems Applications, SCADA, and Power Market.
• Provide maintenance of power systems application functionality, including code fixes, documentation, and user interfaces.
• Collaborate with system/project engineers, frontend developers, and EMS, DMS, and market application developers to implement solutions aligned with product direction.
• Consult with technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed.
• Interface with customers on general and specific issues within the area of functional expertise.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with thesis or related work in power systems.
• Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area.
• Programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required. Knowledge of Perl, PowerShell and SQL (MSSQL and/or T-SQL) scripting languages. Basic understanding of database structures and management.
• Knowledge of assigned technical areas and a good understanding of the EMS software.
• Exposure to CIM and other model exchange formats.
• Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with a focus on modelling for Power Applications
• Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices
• Software design skills at the application and technical area level.
• Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. 
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to rapidly adapt and find solutions to unexpected problems.
• Capacity to learn on the go and understand the principles presented during training (formal or informal), with the ability to autonomously apply them on a specific task.
• Prior exposure to tools like DBB or ETS will be considered a significant advantage
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.