Lead V&V Project Engineer

GE Vernova; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead a multidisciplinary team in the design, configuration, testing and validation of HVDC Control & Protection and automation systems. You will shape design practices and V&V strategies to ensure flawless execution across live projects and new product introduction.

You bring hands-on HVDC or grid-connected systems experience and a passion for developing people, with a proven ability to translate complex requirements into

Qualifications

• Formal education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred, with total experience and achievements taking priority.
• Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, focusing on verification and validation or testing.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools).
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining engineering quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring contract and quality requirements.
• Provide expert technical guidance across the project lifecycle, including Tendering, Lab Testing, FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service; deputize for PEM when required.
• Plan, monitor, and execute all V&V activities with rigorous defect tracking and documentation.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management; drive change control and design reviews.
• Act as primary technical interface with stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care; translate needs into robust solutions.
• Drive improvement initiatives, standardization, and cost-out plans with cross-functional teams; apply lean principles.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor engineers; oversee workload and shift planning; foster healthy working culture.
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager and deputize as needed; plan design engineering activities.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

As a Lead Project Engineer, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and validation of complex HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) and automation systems. You'll shape consistent design practices and robust verification and validation (V&V) strategies that drive flawless execution across live projects, new product introduction, and product care. This is a genuine opportunity to expand your technical and project leadership capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions - your team's work directly determines how reliably these systems perform in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring solutions meet all contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert technical guidance across the project lifecycle-including Tendering, Lab Testing (RTDS/ATE), FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service. Deputize for the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) when required.
• Plan, monitor, and execute all V&V-related activities, ensuring rigorous defect tracking, traceability, test documentation, and compliance with grid codes and functional specification.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management processes. Manage change control (CCB) and drive design reviews in line with company guidelines.
• Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care. Translate customer needs into robust, profitable technical solutions.
• Drive improvement initiatives, standardization, and "cost-out" plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Apply a lean mindset to streamline review processes and eliminate redundant work.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers. Support their career development, manage workload and shift planning effectively, and foster a healthy, sustainable working culture (preventing burnout and ensuring team retention).
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities.

You're someone who brings hands‑on HVDC or grid-connected systems experience together with a genuine interest in developing people, and who's energized by solving technical problems that have a real, measurable impact on power system reliability.

Required Qualifications

• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is nice to have, but we\'re most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, with a focus on verification and validation or testing.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools).
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining engineering quality and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel for site support or customer alignment as needed.

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your personal and family needs, along with ongoing opportunities to grow your career through on-the-job learning and development.