Lead Designer - Transformer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova - Grid Solutions in Stafford seeks a Lead Designer for Transformer projects. You will craft performance-driven designs, perform calculations, and prepare 3D/2D drawings for high-voltage transformers, including HVDC and offshore experience.

Lead cross-functional coordination with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring right-first-time delivery within budget while applying IEC60076 standards and advanced windings, insulation, and lead exit considerations.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineer with power transformer experience.
• Proficient with 3D/2D tools (Inventor, AutoCad) and document systems (WindChill).
• Knowledge of IEC60076; HVDC/400kV transformer design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transformer detailed designs and drawings with calculations.
• Lead stakeholder communication across projects, tendering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Select components for ordering and manufacturing; ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Transformer design knowledge

3D CAD (Inventor/AutoCAD)

FEA

Project coordination

IEC60076 knowledge

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineer degree

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

WindChill

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description Summary

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

GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Designer - Transformer to work from our Stafford office in our Grid Solutions business.

We are looking for a Transformer Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (preferably 400kV AC and beyond and/or HVDC) transformers.

Transformer Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (and preferably HVDC) transformers

Job Description

Role Overview

• Preparation and review of design and drawings, review of specifications, selection of components, on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence as the main Key Performance Indicators.
• Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc).
• 3D, 2D (Inventor, Autocad), document management system ( WindChill, equivalent), transformer design knowledge (especially transformer active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings and nesting), knowledge of IEC60076.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation transformer detailed engineering design (including necessary calculations) and drawings (preferably 400kV and above, with HVDC / offshore experience), ability to carry out / review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and specify parameters critical to quality (CTQ) and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
• Review of specifications, identification of clarifications/deviations and action plans, with the ability to lead them to conclusion
• Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
• Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence
• Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc).

Education and Experience

• Electrical or mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers)
• Experience of working on 3D, 2D tools (Inventor / equivalent, Autocad)
• Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
• Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design)
• Knowledge of IEC60076. Knowledge of IEC61378, rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred
• Demonstrated experience of working independently on tender and project designs

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