Senior HVDC Control & Protection Lead Engineer

GE Vernova

Stafford

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer to steer HVDC control and protection design, assess deviations from standard products, and deliver competitive tender solutions with clear documentation.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with systems teams, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates while maintaining safety and engineering integrity across projects.

Qualifications

Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
Experience in control and protection system design.
Knowledge of Electrical Substation HV/LV equipment and auxiliary systems.
Experience with industrial protocols like IEC 61850.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer specification, identify gaps, and build a solid technical solution for HVDC and AC control systems.
Design AC substation single-line diagrams in coordination with systems team.
Prepare control, protection and sequencing strategy specifications.
Perform preliminary dynamic studies using MATLAB/PSCAD.
Support improvements to existing algorithms for fault recovery and stability.
Develop and customize standard control architectures and LAN networks.
Coordinate with cybersecurity experts to ensure compliance and implementation.
Lead customer meetings and ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates.
Mentor junior engineers and share domain expertise.