Senior Engineer -HVDC Control & Protection System Application

Job Description Summary The energy transition is driving unprecedented growth in electricity demand and transmission capacity. To support this growth, HVDC transmission systems will play a critical role in connecting remote and offshore renewables, interconnecting energy markets, and reinforcing AC grids. Converter stations rely on advanced control and protection systems to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of power electronic valves and associated equipment. GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection System Application to join the HVDC NPI team. This is a senior technical role for an engineer who can act as a trusted consultant and technical authority, supporting the development and application of advanced HVDC control and protection solutions. You will help strengthen design practices, lead complex technical improvements, support technical governance, and contribute to the long‑term evolution of HVDC control and protection technology.Job Description Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a recognised technical authority in HVDC control and protection solutions, providing support to senior leadership and consulting engineersApprove designs, review execution plans, and support engineering teams in delivering robust, high‑quality technical solutionsSupport the development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap and identify areas for technical advancementDrive internal and external standardisation activities, including representation in IEC, CIGRE, and similar professional bodiesParticipate in patent evaluation and support the protection of innovation and intellectual propertyOversee R&D programmes from concept through industrialisation and promote collaboration across GE Vernova businessesSupport project tendering, delivery, quality reviews, and root cause analysis for major technical issuesMentor engineering talent, reinforce good engineering practice, and support technical governance across the organisationRequired Qualifications and ExperienceMaster’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field focused on control system development, ideally with a power systems focusExperience leading technical teams to deliver high‑quality outputs to business deadlinesExperience producing high‑quality requirements, design, and test specification documentsStrong experience developing control and protection solutions using model‑based design practices in MATLAB/SimulinkExperience conducting EMT studies for power systemsStrong technical understanding of HVDC control and protection technology, particularly in high‑availability, real‑time, flexible control systemsDeep knowledge of control algorithm principles, implementation and integration, control software architecture, interaction studies, grid forming control, and control system verification and validationWillingness to travel occasionally for businessPreferred ExperienceWorked with multi‑terminal HVDC systems PSCAD simulation softwareExpertise in HVDC control and protection solutionsWe do not expect applicants to meet all of the requirements listed. If your skills, experience, and strengths align with several key aspects of the role, we encourage you to apply.Why Join GE VernovaYou will join a team developing advanced control and protection technology that is essential to the future of transmission infrastructure. This role offers the chance to influence technical direction, lead high‑impact engineering work, and contribute directly to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.Our CultureEvery action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty‑five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We’re determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.Inclusion & DiversityWe are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.www.gevernova.com #J-18808-Ljbffr