Principal Engineer – HVDC Systems Engineering
Do you want to shape the technical future of HVDC projects and help deliver the grid systems that power a lower‑carbon world?
We are looking for an exceptional Principal Engineer – HVDC Systems Engineering to join our Electrification team based in Stafford, UK or Berlin, Germany.
Responsibilities
* Lead the overall HVDC technical solution to meet customer requirements using reference solutions and sound engineering judgement.
* Develop integrated HVDC scheme designs by defining subsystem ratings, functionalities, and interfaces in an optimized and cost‑effective way.
* Plan execution strategies with team leaders, support engineering estimates, and identify risks, issues, and mitigation plans for new opportunities.
* Define and maintain technical specifications, guidance notes, and engineering standards for HVDC systems and high‑value high‑voltage equipment.
* Manage the lifecycle of key high‑voltage equipment, including transformers, reactors, capacitors, instrument transformers, and surge arresters, from requirements and specification through supplier management, validation, testing, manufacturing, and commissioning.
* Deliver reliability, availability, and maintainability studies, as well as electrical loss modelling, to provide clear technical insight and support lifecycle decision‑making.
* Provide expert technical input to design reviews, project proposals, customer negotiations, supplier audits, and cross‑functional problem solving across manufacturing, supply, and field activities.
* Improve engineering tools, operational processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value, business efficiency, product introduction, cost performance, and schedule adherence.
* Represent GE Vernova externally with customers, suppliers, professional bodies, conferences, and academic institutions, while supporting innovation and intellectual property activities including patent evaluation.
* Mentor engineers, support technical development and succession planning, and contribute to hiring and promotion discussions within the engineering community.
Skills & Qualifications
* Leadership in HVDC system design and studies, translating customer needs into practical, robust, and value‑driven technical solutions.
* Ability to work across power system design, circuit analysis, power control, reactive power design, and broader HVAC/HVDC engineering topics.
* Understanding of high‑voltage equipment specification, design, testing, and lifecycle management.
* Expertise in electrical power systems modelling and analysis, including network studies and assessment of system performance, losses, and technical risk.
* Knowledge of reliability, availability, maintainability, insulation coordination, harmonic analysis, power quality, radio frequency interference, electromagnetic compatibility, and audible noise assessment.
* Familiarity with tools such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, EMTP‑RV, ATP, ReliaSoft, Isograph, SoundPLAN, DOORS, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and VBA.
* Effective communication in English, ability to build well‑supported technical arguments, influence stakeholders, and work with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary global teams.
* Collaborative leadership, planning, negotiation, risk management, and decision‑making skills.
* Strong interest in continuous improvement, innovation, emerging technologies, and knowledge sharing.
* Formal education: Power Systems Engineering or related field at Bachelor or Master level (preferred but not essential).
Where and How You'll Work
This is a permanent position based in Stafford, UK or Berlin, Germany. We have a hybrid working model that gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
Benefits
* Fair pay and performance‑based rewards.
* Well‑being programmes for you and your family.
* Opportunities to move across teams and functions.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance: No.
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