Lead V&V Project Engineer

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

Job Description Summary

Shape the next generation of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) testing and validation — leading a team whose work keeps the world's power grids running safely and reliably.

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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:

• 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.