Lead Control & Protection Project Engineer

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Great development opportunities

Flexible work agreements

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in the UK to drive the design, development, configuration and verification of HVDC control and protection systems. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure technically robust, compliant solutions that meet project objectives.

The role offers global travel, strong leadership responsibilities and opportunities to advance your project management skills within an

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Project Management.
• Significant experience in Control & Protection systems and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage project risks.
• Willingness to travel globally.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers specialising in control and protection system, automation system, HV & LV power systems, and verification & validation.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team including Tendering, Commissioning, Service and 3rd parties.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise for them when needed.
• Plan and progress all design engineering activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support improvement initiatives and ‘cost out’ plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
• Act as primary technical & project interface with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, NPI and Product care.
• Manage and lead the team to successfully execute projects with adherence to the project schedule, cost and contract.
• Lead and motivate a group of technical people.
• Act as a problem solver and take responsibility for control & protection along with automation of HVDC solutions.
• Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.

Skills

Project leadership

HVDC

Grid protection

Automation systems

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. As a Lead Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team that designs, develops, configuration and Verification of HVDC Control& Protection System and, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the project objectives. The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to expand their project management skills and personal development within an international project organisation delivering complex HVDC system. Our Lead Project Engineers are essential to the successful executions of our projects. You will provide technical leadership to other engineers and customer facing teams, they oversee each phase of the project delivery to make sure that we deliver valuable systems solutions with an excellent operational rigor.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers specialising in control and protection system, automation system, HV & LV power systems, and verification & Validation ensuring the overall solution meets customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the overall project team as appropriate including Tendering, Commissioning, Service and 3rd parties.
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises.
• Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support improvement initiatives and ‘cost out’ plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
• Act as primary technical & project interface with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, NPI and Product care Ensuring that all activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed according to contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Manage and lead the team to successfully execute projects with adherence to the project schedule, cost and contract.
• Lead and motivate a group of technical people.
• Act as a problem solver and take responsibility for control & protection along with automation of HVDC solutions.
• Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.

To be a successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in an engineering & project leadership environment.
• Experience in application engineering in one or more fields, from controls engineering, protection, automation, HVDC, and grid connected systems.
• Experience in project execution of HVDC or similar.
• Experience of design and system integration working on complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Controls & Protection of HV & LV system.
• Experience of owning the job, making it their own, and adding value beyond.
• Capable of leading large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of tasks to strict time scales.
• Significant analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Customer-centric mind set, experience in translating customer issues / needs into profitable business solutions.

Qualifications

• Min Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Project Management & equivalent degree with suitable industry experience.
• Significant and demonstrated years of experience in Control & Protection system and have advanced problem-solving skills.
• A great sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally.

Desired Characteristics

• Extensive oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills, experienced in creating and presenting to other stake holders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex functional engineering development environment.
• Experienced in technical leadership and Project management, people leader.
• Ability to mentor & coach project engineers.

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
• Great development opportunities
• Private health insurance

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com