HVDC Substation Control & Protection Lead

GE Vernova; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work agreements

International team environment

Job summary

GE Vernova is actively seeking a Lead Control Automation Hardware Engineer to design and deliver robust, standards‑compliant substation control and protection panels. You will select CTs/VTs, IEDs, power supplies, and related hardware, applying IEC 61850/HSR/PRP concepts within a high‑voltage setting.

Collaboration with Lab, manufacturing, and site teams is essential for testing, FAT, and commissioning. The role requires deep knowledge of HVDC systems, digital substations, and hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Advanced background in Substation Control & Protection engineering.
• Good knowledge of hardware components used in control and protection systems.
• Experience in panel design and component selection.
• Understanding of IEC 61850, HVDC, and substation automation systems.
• Knowledge of CT/VT selection, protection IEDs, networks, and digital substations.
• Familiarity with PRP, HSR, SV, and redundancy concepts.
• Experience with EMC, mechanical panel design, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently and support project delivery in a complex engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high‑voltage applications.
• Perform selection of CTs/VTs, IEDs, MCBs, Power supplies, Switches, GPS clocks, and related hardware.
• Apply knowledge of IEC 61850, including SV, PRP, and HSR concepts in substation communication architecture.
• Design and integration of Transient Fault Recorders (TFRs) and other monitoring devices.
• Prepare and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, BOMs, and panel layout drawings.
• Work on mechanical design aspects of panels, including enclosure arrangement, mounting, spacing, ventilation, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IEC and IEEE standards.
• Support design of network communication systems, including managed switches and redundant architectures.
• Consider EMC/EMI requirements, grounding, shielding, and panel segregation during design.
• Support interface design for trip circuits, measurement circuits, interlocking, and signal acquisition.
• Participate in design reviews, FAT, troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, testing, and site teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standard designs and engineering practices.
• Experience in panel type testing.
• Experience in producing and maintaining standard cabinet designs.
• Perform root cause analysis and DFMEA.
• Manage change processes with internal and external vendors.
• Manage obsolescence of components and hardware.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Advanced Substation Control & Protection engineering background

Tools

Engineering Base

Creo

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

GE Vernova is actively seeking a Lead Control Automation Hardware Engineer to design and deliver robust, standards‑compliant substation control and protection panels. You will select CTs/VTs, IEDs, power supplies, and related hardware, applying IEC 61850/HSR/PRP concepts within a high‑voltage setting.

Collaboration with Lab, manufacturing, and site teams is essential for testing, FAT, and commissioning. The role requires deep knowledge of HVDC systems, digital substations, and hardware