Senior HVDC LCC Control & Protection Engineer

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration is seeking an expert in LCC HVDC control and protection systems to lead requirements, validation, and design governance across complex sub-systems. You will drive standardisation with IEC and CIGRE, and mentor engineers while supporting R&D initiatives.

The role requires deep HVDC knowledge, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and a track record of technical leadership in demanding environments. Travel for technical consultations may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience in HVDC, power electronics, or power systems in a technical lead capacity.
• Experience writing formal system and functional requirements and managing validation/verification.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink experience and EMT studies.
• Deep understanding of LCC technology and related controls.
• Ability to lead complex engineering processes in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the recognised expert in LCC HVDC control and protection systems.
• Lead authoring, review, and governance of system-level and functional requirements for LCC HVDC systems.
• Own validation strategies for functional requirements, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety standards are met.
• Direct the creation and maintenance of high-quality design specifications across complex sub-systems.
• Drive internal and external standardisation, including IEC, CIGRE, and similar professional bodies.
• Lead root cause analysis and provide technical authority on major quality, supplier, and field issues.
• Support R&D programmes from concept through industrialisation and promote technology synergies across GE Vernova businesses.
• Mentor engineering talent, support competence development, and provide technical consultation across the business.

Skills

LCC HVDC control

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related with focus on control systems

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration is seeking an expert in LCC HVDC control and protection systems to lead requirements, validation, and design governance across complex sub-systems. You will drive standardisation with IEC and CIGRE, and mentor engineers while supporting R&D initiatives.

The role requires deep HVDC knowledge, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and a track record of technical leadership in demanding environments. Travel for technical consultations may be required.