Control & Protection System Engineer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Control and Protection System Application Engineer, contributing to the Green Energy transition. You will work within a dynamic team, focusing on innovative solutions for HVDC systems. Your role involves modeling and validating systems using advanced simulation tools like PSCAD, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability. This position offers a flexible international work environment with competitive benefits, allowing you to make a significant impact in the energy sector. If you are passionate about sustainable energy and eager to tackle unique engineering challenges, this opportunity is designed for you.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems knowledge.
• Ability to manage technical risks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Model HVDC systems and validate AC networks using PSCAD.
• Conduct performance studies and improve fault recovery algorithms.

Skills

Power Systems Knowledge

HVDC Experience

Communication Skills

Technical Risk Management

Flexibility in Work Hours

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

PSCAD

Power Factory

PSS/E

ETAP

EMTDC RV

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As a Control and Protection System Application Engineer, you will report to the Control and Protection System Application Manager.

The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on system requirements, design, and performance verification of Control & Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes. The development of such systems involves multiple engineering disciplines, teamwork, and innovation.

You will study existing designs in MATLAB / Simulink and transfer them to PSCAD across the full delivery cycle, including plant model design, verification, testing, documentation, and evaluation.

Job Responsibilities

• Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after-sales needs.
• Model HVDC systems in PSCAD.
• Model and validate AC networks using simulation tools like PSCAD.
• Conduct dynamic performance and protection coordination studies.
• Convert PSS/E AC networks and MATLAB algorithms to PSCAD models.
• Perform design reviews, identify risks, and propose solutions.
• Understand project milestones, financial impacts, and mitigate technical risks.
• Improve algorithms/strategies for fault recovery and stability issues.
• Develop new control, protection, and sequencing strategies as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems and electronics knowledge or proven HVDC experience.
• Ability to identify and manage technical risks with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of customer requirements.
• Knowledge of power system interactions, HVDC control, protection, and sequencing.
• Familiarity with PSCAD and other simulation tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.
• Flexibility to work hours and travel globally.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to define and adhere to requirements best practices.
• Experience in HVDC industry.
• Familiarity with power system study tools like Power Factory, PSS/E, ETAP, EMTDC RV.
• Experience leading technical discussions and developing client relationships.

About GE Grid Solutions

GE Grid Solutions is advancing grid technologies to support a sustainable energy future, integrating renewables, and promoting a greener, reliable grid with a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions.

Why we come to work

Our engineers embrace challenges, working on unique projects with a positive, solution-focused approach. Join us to make an impact in the energy transition.

What we offer

International, flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and development opportunities, including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No