Lead HVDC Control & Protection Engineer

GE Vernova; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to design, model, verify and validate control and protection functions for HVDC systems. You will build simulation models to understand system behaviour and performance, review technical solutions for risks, and propose safe, reliable approaches.

You will also support dynamic studies under fault and disturbance conditions. The role requires strong systems thinking, a structured approach to configuration, testing, and troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• HVDC fundamentals with power systems context.
• Ability to read simple technical diagrams.
• Comfort building and running simple models with guidance.
• Structured approach to tests and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, modelling, verification and validation of control and protection functions.
• Build and use simulation models to assess system behaviour.
• Review solutions, identify risks, propose safe and compliant approaches.
• Support dynamic performance studies under fault/disturbance conditions.

Skills

HVDC knowledge

System diagrams

Modelling basics

Control configuration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to design, model, verify and validate control and protection functions for HVDC systems. You will build simulation models to understand system behaviour and performance, review technical solutions for risks, and propose safe, reliable approaches.

You will also support dynamic studies under fault and disturbance conditions. The role requires strong systems thinking, a structured approach to configuration, testing, and troubleshooting,