Lead Engineer - Electrical Engineering

GE Vernova; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform studies, produce specifications for HV equipment, and provide technical guidance. The role requires a Power Systems Engineering degree and a minimum of two years of experience in industrial engineering. Proficiency in EXCEL and PYTHON is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to deadlines with high quality.

Qualifications

• Two-three years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles.
• Able to work to deadlines with high quality.
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and deliver study reports.
• Produce specifications for HV equipment.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.

Skills

Technical leadership and mentoring

Good technical communication skills

Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above

Tools

EXCEL

PYTHON

Job description

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

• Performing studies; deliver study reports.
• Produce Specifications for HV equipment.
• Witness Equipment Testing.
• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
• Customer facing responsibilities.
• Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
• Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
• External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
• Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.
  Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.
• WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two-three years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles.
• REQUIRED SOFTWARE TOOLS: EXCEL, PYTHON.
• PERSONAL SKILLS: Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
• Technical leadership and mentoring.
• Good technical communication skills.
• Technical reporting and presentation.
• Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
• Right first time culture & attitude.