Senior Substation Control & Protection Engineer (HVDC)

GE Vernova

Creswell

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control & Protection System Engineer to design substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high-voltage applications. You will select critical hardware, apply IEC 61850 standards, and develop robust, standards-compliant solutions across protection, measurement, and communication systems.

The role requires hands-on panel design, component selection, and support for testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering.
Advanced background in Substation Control & Protection engineering.
Knowledge of IEC 61850, HVDC, and substation automation.
Experience with CT/VT selection and IEDs.
Familiarity with PRP/HSR/SV and redundancy concepts.
Experience with EMC, mechanical panel design.

Responsibilities

Design substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high-voltage applications.
Select CTs/VTs, IEDs, MCBs, power supplies, switches, GPS clocks, and related hardware.
Apply IEC 61850 knowledge including SV, PRP, and HSR in communication architecture.
Design and integrate Transient Fault Recorders and other monitoring devices.
Prepare and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and panel layouts.
Work on mechanical design aspects: enclosure, mounting, spacing, ventilation, maintainability.
Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.
Support network communication system design with managed switches and redundancy.