Senior HVDC Control Systems Engineer

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Grid Systems Integration team is seeking a Senior Engineer - Control System Performance to join the HVDC NPI team. You will act as a trusted consultant, strengthen design and review practices, lead advanced technology improvements, and support the development of high‑performance HVDC control and protection solutions.

You will play a key role in technical governance, quality improvement, and the long‑term evolution of HVDC system capabilities, while mentoring engineers and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field with a focus on control systems.
• Experience leading technical teams to meet deadlines.
• Experience producing high-quality requirements, design, and test specifications.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink experience in control and protection algorithms.
• Willingness to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership on HVDC control system performance.
• Lead development within NPI programs for VSC HVDC control and protection.
• Support the technology roadmap and identify areas for future advancement.
• Drive standardisation activities and represent in IEC, CIGRE, and similar bodies.
• Chair gate reviews and support robust design review execution.
• Support project teams with technical challenges during tendering and delivery.
• Act as technical authority in major quality issues and root cause analysis.
• Support competence development and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Contribute to patent evaluation and technology synergies across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

HVDC control platforms

Job description

GE Vernova's Grid Systems Integration team is seeking a Senior Engineer - Control System Performance to join the HVDC NPI team. You will act as a trusted consultant, strengthen design and review practices, lead advanced technology improvements, and support the development of high‑performance HVDC control and protection solutions.

You will play a key role in technical governance, quality improvement, and the long‑term evolution of HVDC system capabilities, while mentoring engineers and