Principal Engineer - HVDC Systems Engineering (M/D/F)

GE Vernova

Stafford, United Kingdom

Full Time

Posted April 29, 2026

£27k - £29k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Do you want to shape the technical future of HVDC projects and help deliver the grid systems that power a lower-carbon world?

Key Responsibilities

As Principal Engineer - HVDC Systems Engineering , you lead the development of safe, reliable, and commercially effective HVDC system solutions that help customers connect power, strengthen networks, and support the energy transition.
You take ownership of the overall technical solution for HVDC projects, translating customer requirements into integrated system designs, equipment specifications, engineering strategies, and technical decisions across the project lifecycle. You work closely with teams across engineering, technology, supply chain, and project delivery, while also representing GE Vernova with customers, suppliers, industry bodies, and academic partners. Alongside project work, you help improve the tools, standards, and processes that strengthen HVDC system engineering capability for the future.
Leading the overall HVDC technical solution to meet customer requirements using reference solutions and sound engineering judgement
Developing integrated HVDC scheme designs by defining subsystem ratings, functionalities, and interfaces in an optimized and cost-effective way
Planning execution strategies with team leaders, supporting engineering estimates, and identifying risks, issues, and mitigation plans for new opportunities
Defining and maintaining technical specifications, guidance notes, and engineering standards for HVDC systems and high-value high-voltage equipment
Managing the lifecycle of key high-voltage equipment, including transformers, reactors, capacitors, instrument transformers, and surge arresters, from requirements and specification through supplier management, validation, testing, manufacturing, and commissioning
Delivering reliability, availability, and maintainability studies, as well as electrical losses modelling, to provide clear technical insight and support lifecycle decision-making
Providing expert technical input to design reviews, project proposals, customer negotiations, supplier audits, and cross-functional problem solving across manufacturing, supply, and field activities
Improving engineering tools, operational processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value, business efficiency, product introduction, cost performance, and schedule adherence
Representing GE Vernova externally with customers, suppliers, professional bodies, conferences, and academic institutions, while supporting innovation and intellectual property activities including patent evaluation
Mentoring engineers, supporting technical development and succession planning, and contributing to hiring and promotion discussions within the engineering community