Lead HVDC V&V Engineer — Grid Reliability & Team Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Project Engineer to direct a multidisciplinary team in HVDC control & protection, automation, and V&V. You will shape verification strategies, drive blade-sharp testing, and deliver reliable grid-ready systems across live projects and product care.

The role emphasizes people development and robust technical leadership. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to translate customer needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven HVDC/Control & Protection project execution experience with V&V or testing.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and risk while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V.
• Provide expert technical guidance across Tendering, Lab Testing, FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service.
• Plan and execute all V&V activities with strict defect tracking and documentation.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management; drive design reviews.
• Act as primary technical interface with stakeholders, customers, and suppliers; translate needs into solutions.
• Drive standardization and cost-out initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor engineers; support career development and workload planning.
• Support PEM and deputize as required; plan all design engineering activities.

Skills

HVDC systems

Project leadership

Testing & V&V

Budget & risk mgmt

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTDS

ATE

Simulation tools

Job description

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Project Engineer to direct a multidisciplinary team in HVDC control & protection, automation, and V&V. You will shape verification strategies, drive blade-sharp testing, and deliver reliable grid-ready systems across live projects and product care.

The role emphasizes people development and robust technical leadership. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to translate customer needs