Senior HVDC Control & Protection Systems Engineer

GE Vernova; Hawton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to drive the design, modelling and validation of advanced control and protection functions. You will use simulation models to assess system behaviour and work with a collaborative team to shape reliable HVDC solutions.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and a strong learning mindset, with transferable skills from power systems, electrical engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• Lead and contribute to the design, modelling, verification, and validation of control and protection functions
• Build and use simulation models to assess system behaviour and performance
• Review technical solutions, identify risks, and propose safe, reliable, and compliant approaches
• Support dynamic performance studies and investigate system behaviour under fault and disturbance conditions
• An understanding of how HVDC systems support the reliable transfer of power and the core elements that bring the system together.
• The ability to read simple technical diagrams and understand the role of key equipment, signals and interfaces within a system.
• A structured approach to control system configuration, testing and troubleshooting, with an understanding of how information moves through a system.
• The ability to support routine studies, interpret results and spot when outputs need closer review or further investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, modelling, verification, and validation of control and protection functions
• Build and use simulation models to assess system behaviour and performance
• Review technical solutions, identify risks, and propose safe, reliable, and compliant approaches
• Support dynamic performance studies and investigate system behaviour under fault and disturbance conditions

Skills

HVDC systems understanding

Systems thinking

Modelling

Simulation

Technical leadership

Reading diagrams

Data-driven decisions

Troubleshooting

Job description

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Control & Protection Engineer to drive the design, modelling and validation of advanced control and protection functions. You will use simulation models to assess system behaviour and work with a collaborative team to shape reliable HVDC solutions.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and a strong learning mindset, with transferable skills from power systems, electrical engineering or related fields.