HVDC Valve Electrical Project Lead (Stafford)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Creswell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Valve Converter Electrical Project Delivery Team Manager to lead a sub-team at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK. The role blends hands-on electrical design with leadership of 5–6 engineers, delivering tendered electrical documents and site pre-commissioning tests for converters.

The ideal candidate combines degree-level electrical engineering, high-power converter experience, and strong project leadership, with willingness to travel for collaboration and client

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Significant experience in Power Electronics Converter design.
• Advanced understanding of power semiconductors, their control, protection and application.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Valves design to size converter valve and cooling plant for tender and project.
• Responsible for Valves type test documentations by using design tools.
• Responsible for Valves site electrical pre-commissioning test documents and approve of test results for correct performance of converters valve on site.
• Schedule and forecast the team's work, define priorities and resource management.
• Team and people development through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing, mentoring, developing within the team.
• Effectively communicates throughout internal and external functions, and clients.
• Review and approve technical documents and ensure on time delivery.
• Lead team in solving challenging technical issues.

Skills

Power Electronics

HVDC Tendering

Leadership

Team Management

System Design

Electrical Engineering

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

PSCAD- EMTDC

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

As Valve Converter Electrical Project Delivery Team Manager, you will lead a Sub team and report to the Valve Electrical Team Leader who is responsibility for: 🌟Converter Valves Electrical Engineering & Technology Function for Converter 🌟Valves products development and design
🌟Valves electrical project engineering, electrical support for Valves manufacturing and aftersales.

The responsibility of this Valve Converter Electrical Project Delivery Team is to deliver Valves electrical engineering covering valve design, valve type test and site pre-commissioning documents for tenders and projects by using standardised processes, tools, documentations.


The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic and rapidly growing team of engineers working on the project activities related to HVDC applications.

This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE’s leading contribution has worldwide recognition to power global energy transition.


The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand management skills, engineering skill and personal development within an internationally recognised expert in this exciting field. Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford there will be international travel opportunities to collaborate with other GE units, test laboratories and customer sites.

The role requires on-site work in Stafford, UK, 3 days a week (non-negotiable).

Job Description

Role Overview / Core Requirements:

HVDC/Tendering: The successful candidate must have advanced experience in HVDC tendering.

Technical Balance: The role is 50–60% hands-on engineering/design (reviewing calculations, simulations, site tests) and 40–50% leadership (mentoring a sub-team of 5–6 engineers, resource allocation, and project delivery).

Experience Profile: While HVDC experience is ideal, we are open to candidates from the automotive (traction inverters) or power supply industries who can quickly learn the higher-wattage power electronics required.

System-Level Perspective: A candidate with "full-cycle" experience (concept, prototype, test, manufacturing support) is highly desirable, as this helps with the prioritisation and quality control required in tendering.

Operational Constraints:Location: The role requires on-site work in Stafford, UK, three days a week (non-negotiable).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Valves design to size converter valve and cooling plant for tender and project;

• Responsible for Valves type test documentations by using design tools

• Responsible for Valves site electrical pre-commissioning test documents and approve of test results for correct performance of converters valve on site.

• Schedule and forecast the team’s work, define priorities and resource management;

• Team and people development through knowledge sharing and mentoring;

• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing, mentoring, developing within the team;

• Effectively communicates throughout internal and external functions, and clients.

• Ensure engineering processes, best practice and GE process is followed to deliver technical documents with the correct quality levels to meet the client and internal requirements;

• Collate and report teams KPI’s to deliver on time as per project schedule;

• Review and approve technical documents and ensure on time delivery;

• Lead team in solving challenging technical issues;

• Proactive interaction with other engineering departments for product definition (System design, Valve Converter Mechanical, Main Scheme, Layout, Commercial);

• Ability to make independent decisions to deliver technical document and support with the correct quality levels to meet the client and internal requirements for the work scope of the team;

• Ensure that work performed considers applicable international standards and policies

Candidate Profile

• The candidate will be educated to degree level in electrical or electronic engineering and have significantly demonstrated experience in Power Electronics Converter design.

• Candidates must have proven experience of the design and/or development of power electronic converters (preferably at high power >1MVA).

• An advanced understanding of power semiconductors, their control, protection and application is required.

• Previous experience of management of technical issues with client and contract is preferred.

• An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering disciplines and a willingness to share the knowledge are essential qualities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in electrical, electronic engineering degree or equivalent.

Required Characteristics:

• Power electronic converters (motor drives, power converter, HVDC and FACTS applications)

• High power electronic components (IGBTs, thyristors, passive components)

• Thermal Design (loss calculations, heatsink specification liquid cooling)

• Power electronic converters electrical design to size converter valves

• High voltage engineering and testing

• Specification & report writing, checking and approving

• Simulation tools such as Matlab-Simulink, PSCAD-EMTDC

• Power electronic converters type testing and site pre-commissioning

• Requirements capture

• Risk analysis

• EHS compliance ability

• Advanced communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Team management experience

• Prior experience of electrical transmission industry

• Prior experience on site

• Thermal and hydraulic design (e.g. loss temperature calculations, thermal modelling, thermal characteristics of material, pressure drop calculations)

• Intellectual property and the patent process experience

• Power Electronic control & protection

• Understanding of multi-modular converters

• Ability to coordinate and lead a large group of multi-discipline and multinational engineers

• Good at sharing knowledge and experience

Specific Abilities

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality

• Good technical communication

• Independent and team worker (Pro-Active)

• Precise documentation

• Attention to details

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No