Electrical Systems Engineer - Power Systems & Test Lab

GE Vernova; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Whetstone, UK is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join the Electrification team. You will help design, install, and commission test beds for advanced power systems and support major UK infrastructure projects.

You will work with customers and suppliers, perform power system studies using MATLAB, PSCAD, and other tools, and generate equipment specifications for LV/HV systems while ensuring safety and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Has applicable, transferrable equipment or systems level knowledge & experience, with ideally industrial, marine or naval defence domain experience.
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team with a wide experience of integrating electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Can work initiatively on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed with a lean mindset.
• Can take a practical approach to the design and implementation of test platforms.
• Has working knowledge of marine classification society, IEC, MIL or DEF standards.
• Candidates with demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following areas—Power System modelling, generator excitation systems, Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Have the opportunity to work on one of the most unique power system design and test facilities in the world, supporting major UK infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, third‑party stakeholders and multi‑disciplinary colleagues to drive engineering excellence and deep collaboration.
• Support or perform Power System studies and analysis using simulation software, such as MATLAB, DigSilent, eTAP, PSCAD, or PSSE.
• Generate main and balance of plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents, for LV or HV Switchboards, Generators, Cables, power electronic Converters, Transformers, Motors, auxiliaries, etc. for AC and DC system architectures.
• Ensure System designs comply with requirements, relevant health & safety, international standards where applicable.
• Collaboratively produce clear and concise engineering documentation. Manage the engineering review cycle, and host and present technical meetings with domain experts.
• Provide technical input, to participate in commissioning, and to contribute to testing operations.
• Review and analyse data from multiple sources, prepare technical reports demonstrating validation and verification.

Job description

GE Vernova in Whetstone, UK is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join the Electrification team. You will help design, install, and commission test beds for advanced power systems and support major UK infrastructure projects.

You will work with customers and suppliers, perform power system studies using MATLAB, PSCAD, and other tools, and generate equipment specifications for LV/HV systems while ensuring safety and standards compliance.