NIDHI KUMARI
Bangalore
Summary
Electrical Engineer with 4 years of experience in renewable energy at GE Vernova, specializing in grid-connected wind farm control systems, control software development, and SIL/PIL validation. Skilled in PLC programming (Mark VIe), MATLAB/Simulink, and Modbus integration, with contributions to grid-forming (GFM) control logic. Seeking Power System / Grid Engineering roles in renewable integration and grid stability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Farm Control Engineer
GE Vernova
Bangalore
06.2024 - Current
- Supported grid-connected wind farm operations by managing active/reactive power control to maintain voltage regulation.
- Validated voltage command and VAR regulator feedforward logic to advance grid-forming control development for wind turbines.
- Integrated static VAR generator systems through PLC-based logic using Modbus protocol to support reactive power management.
- Executed validation of developed control logic in software-in-loop and processor-in-loop environments under multiple operating conditions.
- Improved validation processes by restructuring SIL environment, automating about 40% of regression tests with stimulus files.
- Developed control logic using MATLAB/Simulink; implemented PLC logic via Mark Vie Toolbox for enhanced performance.
- Facilitated software release cycles by resolving defects, enhancing features, and documenting 'Charlie' releases.
- Managed version control and release patching effectively with GitHub and Git extensions.
Edison Engineer (EEDP)
GE Vernova
Bangalore
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Completed a structured Engineering Development Program with cross-functional exposure across fleet operations, controls, and electrical system design, including A-course (renewable energy technologies) and B-course (advanced seminars, projects, LPx, Gemba walks, and turbine-level exposure)
- Fleet Program Management: Supported RCA and corrective actions for field issues in wind turbine and grid-connected systems
- Mechanical Load Assessment: Performed load analysis for customer bids; developed VBA tool reducing processing time from hours to minutes
- Transformer Design: Contributed to overvoltage mitigation analysis and supported NPI validation planning, and vendor coordination
- Turbine Controls: Worked on defect and requirement improvements; supported Agile execution as Scrum Master
Education
Postgraduate - Power System Engineering
IIT ISM Dhanbad
India04-2022
Bachelorʼs - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BIT Mesra
Ranchi, India04-2017
Skills
Power Systems: Wind Farm Control Systems & Grid Integration
- Controls & PLC: MATLAB/ Simulink,MarkVIe (ToolBoxST),Modbus
- SIL/PIL testing
- GitHub/VBA proficiency
- Analytical problem-solving
- Ownership & accountability
- Adaptability
- Cross-functional collaboration
Awards
- Lean Award - GFM Voltage Command Architecture, 2025, Recognized for implementation and validation of GFM voltage control logic
- Impact Award - 3 Year Milestone, 2025, Recognized for dedication and contributions to renewable energy initiatives
Timeline
Wind Farm Control Engineer
GE Vernova
06.2024 - Current
Edison Engineer (EEDP)
GE Vernova
06.2022 - 06.2024
Postgraduate - Power System Engineering
IIT ISM Dhanbad
Bachelorʼs - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BIT Mesra