Lead HVDC Controls & Protection Engineer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced HVDC control and protection specialist to join our team driving advanced technology for power transmission. You will influence technical direction, lead engineering efforts, and contribute to a resilient energy future.

The role requires strong leadership, deep HVDC knowledge, and collaboration across GE Vernova businesses. Occasional travel and a passion for engineering excellence are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a control systems focus.
• Experience leading technical teams to meet deadlines.
• Experience producing high-quality requirements, design and test specifications.
• Strong background in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience conducting EMT studies for power systems.
• Strong HVDC control and protection knowledge for real-time, high-availability systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority in HVDC control and protection solutions.
• Approve designs, review execution plans, and support engineering teams.
• Support the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms roadmap and identify technical advancements.
• Drive standardisation with IEC, CIGRE, and similar bodies.
• Participate in patent evaluation and IP protection.
• Oversee R&D programmes from concept through industrialisation.
• Support tendering, delivery, quality reviews, and root cause analysis.
• Mentor engineering talent and reinforce good engineering practice.

Skills

Technical leadership

MATLAB/Simulink

HVDC control & protection

Requirements & test specs

EMT studies

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (control systems)

Tools

PSCAD

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced HVDC control and protection specialist to join our team driving advanced technology for power transmission. You will influence technical direction, lead engineering efforts, and contribute to a resilient energy future.

The role requires strong leadership, deep HVDC knowledge, and collaboration across GE Vernova businesses. Occasional travel and a passion for engineering excellence are expected.