Lead Electrical Engineer - Wind Drives Upgrades

GE Vernova; Swansea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Lead Electrical Engineer focusing on wind turbine upgrades. This exciting role involves modernizing converter systems and working with a diverse team on critical projects. You will design and troubleshoot systems while collaborating with clients to ensure optimal performance. With a flexible work environment and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make an impact in the renewable energy sector. Enjoy attractive benefits and a supportive culture as you contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Pension

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days of vacation plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting wind turbine converters.
• Performing on-site troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Power Conversion Principles

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND/BEng/BSc or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Wind Drives Upgrades

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for high-performance applications. We collaborate with major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations to enable energy efficiency and decarbonization through our motors, drives, and control technologies.

Job Description

As the Lead Wind Converter Upgrades Engineer, your role involves modernizing wind turbine converter systems. You will work on client sites as part of a cross-functional team to carry out upgrades. The focus will be on upgrading wind converters, but opportunities may also include other upgrade projects involving Medium Voltage & Low Voltage converters, motors, transformers, E-house, switchgear, and control systems.

In This Role You Will Focus On

• Designing, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and remotely diagnosing wind turbine converters and related power equipment.
• Performing troubleshooting activities on-site to diagnose issues, determine solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Using internal software to write PLC/converter code with industry-standard function blocks.
• Reviewing AutoCAD and EPLAN drawings.
• Setting up hardware in labs and demonstrating Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to clients.
• Communicating project progress to management.
• This role involves a mix of office work and domestic/international travel (5-10%).

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, BEng, BSc) or equivalent, or experience in an industrial electrical environment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming principles.
• Understanding of power conversion principles for wind turbines.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn in a rapidly evolving field.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience in heavy industry, especially wind energy.
• Knowledge of control schemes involving switchgear, protection, PLCs, HMIs, and converters.
• Experience in commissioning wind turbine converter systems.
• Power systems experience related to transformers and switchgear.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A flexible work environment and benefits package.
• Attractive salary and benefits, including pension, health insurance, and life assurance.
• 26 days of vacation plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth within a large organization.

This role involves work with clients managing critical infrastructure; background checks and security clearances (UK BPSS or SC) are required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Electric Power Generation