HVDC Control & Protection Systems Lead

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

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to drive the design, modelling and validation of control and protection functions for HVDC/complex power systems. You will build simulation models to assess system behaviour and performance, review solutions for safety and reliability, and support dynamic performance studies under fault conditions.

The role emphasizes transferable skills, strong systems thinking and the ability to lead in a technical, safety‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills with a learning mindset.
• Ability to work with complex systems and adapt to new challenges.
• Willing to collaborate, take ownership and drive practical actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, modelling, verification, and validation of control and protection functions.
• Build and use simulation models to assess system behaviour and performance.
• Review technical solutions, identify risks, and propose safe, reliable approaches.
• Support dynamic performance studies and investigate system behaviour under fault conditions.

Skills

HVDC knowledge

Systems thinking

Modelling

Simulation

Control systems

Protection

Data interpretation

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to drive the design, modelling and validation of control and protection functions for HVDC/complex power systems. You will build simulation models to assess system behaviour and performance, review solutions for safety and reliability, and support dynamic performance studies under fault conditions.

The role emphasizes transferable skills, strong systems thinking and the ability to lead in a technical, safety‑critical environment.