Lead Designer - Transformer-1

GE Vernova, Inc.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE - Renewable Energy in Stafford is seeking a Lead Designer - Transformer to join the Grid Solutions team. The role focuses on electrical or mechanical design for transformers, including HVAC knowledge, 400kV+ experience, and HVDC/offshore exposure.

You will work with 3D/2D tools and document control systems. Responsibilities include detailed engineering design, FEA review, specification of components, and leading cross-functional coordination with customers and suppliers to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineer with power transformer experience.
• Experience with 3D/2D tools (Inventor/AutoCAD).
• Transformer design knowledge including active parts, insulation and tank design.
• Familiar with IEC60076, IEC61378, DNV offshore standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transformer detailed engineering design and calculations with relevant drawings (400kV+).
• Lead review of specifications and action plans for clarifications/deviations.
• Select and specify components for ordering and manufacturing.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Transformer design

FEA

Inventor/AutoCAD

WindChill

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineer degree

Tools

Inventor/AutoCAD

WindChill

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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

Job Description

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
• Should have worked independently on tender and project designs

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No