Lead HVDC V&V Engineer — Relocation Assistance

GE Vernova, Inc.; Creswell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to shape HVDC control & protection systems and to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for design, testing, and validation of complex HVDC C&P and automation systems.

You will drive consistent design practices and robust V&V strategies across live projects, NPI, and product care, expanding your technical and project leadership capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is helpful, but experience matters most.
• HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems experience with verification and validation or testing.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (RTDS, ATE).
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, 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 V&V activities with rigorous defect tracking and documentation.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk; drive design reviews.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care.
• Drive improvements, standardization, and cost-out plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and mentor engineers; plan workload and foster a healthy working culture.
• Support PEM and deputize as needed for design engineering activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

RTDS

ATE

Simulation tools

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to shape HVDC control & protection systems and to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for design, testing, and validation of complex HVDC C&P and automation systems.

You will drive consistent design practices and robust V&V strategies across live projects, NPI, and product care, expanding your technical and project leadership capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions.