Lead Control & Protection Systems Engineer

GE Vernova; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to design, model, verify and validate control and protection functions for power systems. You will build simulation models and review solutions to ensure safety, reliability and compliance.

A strong learning mindset and transferable skills are valued as you work on dynamic performance studies and complex engineering challenges within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Understanding HVDC systems and how they transfer power.
• Ability to read and interpret simple technical diagrams.
• Experience building and running simple models with guidance.
• Structured approach to configuration, testing and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Ability to interpret results and identify when further review is needed.

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 fault/disturbance responses.

Skills

HVDC knowledge

Read diagrams

System modeling

Control system configuration

Data interpretation

Job description

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to design, model, verify and validate control and protection functions for power systems. You will build simulation models and review solutions to ensure safety, reliability and compliance.

A strong learning mindset and transferable skills are valued as you work on dynamic performance studies and complex engineering challenges within a collaborative team.