Senior Engineer - Control System Performance

GE Vernova · Stafford

Job Description Summary

The energy transition is driving unprecedented growth in electricity demand and transmission capacity. To accommodate this growth, transmission systems are expected to expand significantly, with HVDC technology playing a key role in connecting remote and offshore renewables, interconnecting markets, and reinforcing AC grids. Within these systems, control and protection solutions are essential to enabling safe, efficient, and reliable operation and overall system performance.

GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer - Control System Performance to join the HVDC NPI team. This is a senior technical specialist role for an engineer who can act as a trusted consultant, strengthen design and review practices, lead advanced technology improvements, and support the development of high-performance HVDC control and protection solutions. You will play a key role in technical governance, innovation, quality improvement, and the long-term evolution of HVDC system capabilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership and consulting engineers on HVDC control system performance
Lead development activities within New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes for VSC HVDC control and protection
Support the development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap and identify areas for future advancement
Drive internal and external standardisation activities, including representation in IEC, CIGRE, and similar professional bodies
Chair and contribute to technical and product development gate reviews and support robust design review execution
Support project teams in resolving technical challenges during tendering, delivery, and introduction of new solutions
Act as a technical authority in major quality issues and root cause analysis activities
Support competence development, technical education, and knowledge sharing across the organisation and external institutions
Contribute to patent evaluation, technology synergies across the business, and mentoring of engineering talent

Required Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field focused on control system solutions, ideally with a power systems focus
Experience leading technical teams to deliver high-quality outputs to business deadlines
Experience producing high-quality requirements, design, and test specification documents
Strong experience developing control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
Experience conducting EMT studies for power systems
A technical understanding of VSC and LCC HVDC technology
Deep knowledge of control algorithm principles, functional definition, implementation, control software architecture, interaction studies, grid forming control, and control system performance verification and validation
Willingness to travel for business as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-terminal HVDC systems
Experience with PSCAD simulation software
Recognised expertise in HVDC control and protection algorithms

We do not expect applicants to meet all of the requirements listed. If your skills, experience, and strengths align with several key aspects of the role, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join GE Vernova

This is an opportunity to work on advanced HVDC technology that is critical to the future of energy transmission. You will help shape next-generation control system performance, influence technology direction, and contribute to reliable, resilient grid solutions that support the global energy transition.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

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 support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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