Principal Engineer, HVDC & Power Electronics Lead

gevernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Principal Engineer to lead high-impact valve design initiatives with a strong technical and business focus. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure safety in testing and installations, and mentor junior engineers.

Expect involvement in critical design reviews and DFMEA while maintaining compliant documentation and industry standards. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with emphasis on Power Electronics/HV Engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support high-impact valve design projects.
• Ensure safety during testing and installation.
• Review DFMEA and act as technical authority for critical decisions.
• Prepare and review technical docs, specs, and reports.
• Communicate complex tech to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

LCC & VSC knowledge

HVDC systems knowledge

Technical leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Reading technical drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Electronics or HV Engineering focus

Tools

CREO / CAD software

Document control systems

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Principal Engineer to lead high-impact valve design initiatives with a strong technical and business focus. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure safety in testing and installations, and mentor junior engineers.

Expect involvement in critical design reviews and DFMEA while maintaining compliant documentation and industry standards. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with emphasis on Power Electronics/HV Engineering.