Principal HVDC Transmission Transformer Design Engineer (Electrical)

gevernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions in Stafford, UK, invites applications for a Principal HVDC Transmission Transformer Design Engineer. You will lead design activities for high‑voltage transformer products, ensure design quality and manufacturability, and mitigate risks early in development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. This position reports to the Site Leader at the HVDC Transformer Centre of Excellence and supports global energy transition

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in transformer electrical (transmission) and mechanical design.
• Extensive Transmission Transformer Manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Significant HVDC project experience (10/15 years).
• Demonstrated experience in FEA analysis.
• Extensive quality processes knowledge (RCA, DFMEA, testing).

Responsibilities

• Technical support on FAT and Site issues.
• Technical communication with customers and suppliers on analyses.
• Support factory on design and material related issues.
• Design review leadership to ensure quality and manufacturability.
• Ensure design transfer to manufacturing and adherence to quality gates.
• Analyze quality data to determine corrective actions.
• Lead standardisation and modularisation efforts.
• Identify and mitigate design risks early and continuously improve designs.

Skills

HVDC transformer design

FEA analysis

Quality & process

Risk identification

Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Principal HVDC Transmission Transformer Design Engineer (Electrical) to join the HVDC Transformer Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK, bringing deep technical knowledge in transformer electrical and mechanical design, typically gained in 10/15 years of experience.

In this key role, you will ensure that our transformer products are developed in accordance with the highest standards in design, quality, and manufacturing.

Reporting directly to the Site Leader, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating design risks early in the process, ensuring robust and reliable solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) applications that support the global green energy transition.

Job Description

Essencial Responsibilities:

• Technical support on FAT and Site issues
• Technical communication with customers and suppliers to present and discuss our analysis with compelling arguments.
• Technical support factory on design and material related issues
• Design review Leadership to ensure the product is designed according to design, quality & manufacturing best practices, and that the specific risks are properly identified and addressed.
• Support on ensuring that the design is properly transfer to manufacturing.
• Ensuring that our design process fully meet the quality gates and applicable quality controls.
• Ensure and support the proper execution of the Design Quality Gates and Controls in accordance with internal procedures.
• Analyze quality data to determine effective corrective actions and monitor improvements over time.
• Ensuring that lessons learned are identified and implemented in future designs.
• Continuously update our manufacturing capabilities and tolerances and ensures they are properly considered in the design.
• Support the introduction of new designs in manufacturing.
• Ensuring CTQ formal identification and implementation.
• Lead standardisation and modularization efforts.
• Research improvements in the industry to identify best solutions to continuously improve our designs.

Required Qualification:

• Deep technical knowledge in transformer electrical (transmission) and mechanical design.
• Extensive Transmission Transformer Manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Significant and demonstrated years of experience working within HVDC projects, typically gained in 10/15 years
• Demonstrated experience in FEA Analysis.
• Extensive continuous improvement and quality process knowledge and experience.
• Solid knowledge and experience on Site and Fat issues, RCA, DFMEA, Testing, Standardization and Modularization.
• Focus on Quality excellence and early risk identification and mitigation.
• Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder with a creative, innovative, and forward-thinking mindset, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

About Us:

Business Background

GE Vernova - Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries.
GE Vernova - Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide, to bring electricity safely, reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the point of use.
GE Vernova - Grid Solutions HVDC Transformer business is experiencing exponential long-term growth, and to manage this rapid growth, we’re building and strengthening our Engineering Team

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No