Senior Engineer – Control System Performance

GE Vernova

. Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership and consulting engineers on HVDC control system performance .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeStafford • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC control and protection algorithms, with a strong focus on developing and validating control systems. Capable of leading technical teams, mentoring engineering talent, and driving technology advancements in power systems.

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Master’s Degree Or PhD In Electrical And Electronic EngineeringControl And Protection Algorithms Development Using MATLAB/SimulinkTechnical Understanding Of VSC And LCC HVDC TechnologyExperience Conducting EMT Studies For Power SystemsExpertise In HVDC Control And Protection Algorithms

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Hard Skills

Control Algorithm PrinciplesFunctional DefinitionImplementationControl Software ArchitectureGrid Forming ControlControl System Performance VerificationTest Specification Document ProductionMulti-Terminal HVDC SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Education Support

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringTechnical AdvisoryCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulinkPSCADHVDC Control Systems

Industry Keywords

IECCIGREPower SystemsNew Product IntroductionStandardisation Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership and consulting engineers on HVDC control system performance
Lead development activities within New Product Introduction programmes for VSC HVDC control and protection
Support development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap
Identify areas for future technology advancement
Drive internal and external standardisation activities, including representation in IEC, CIGRE, and similar professional bodies
Chair and contribute to technical and product development gate reviews
Support robust design review execution
Support project teams in resolving technical challenges during tendering, delivery, and introduction of new solutions
Act as a technical authority in major quality issues and root cause analysis activities
Support competence development, technical education, and knowledge sharing across the organisation and external institutions
Contribute to patent evaluation and technology synergies across the business
Mentor engineering talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field focused on control system solutions, ideally with a power systems focus
Experience leading technical teams to deliver high-quality outputs to business deadlines
Experience producing high-quality requirements, design, and test specification documents
Strong experience developing control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
Experience conducting EMT studies for power systems
Technical understanding of VSC and LCC HVDC technology
Deep knowledge of control algorithm principles, functional definition, implementation, control software architecture, interaction studies, grid forming control, and control system performance verification and validation
Willingness to travel for business as required
Experience with multi-terminal HVDC systems
Experience with PSCAD simulation software
Recognised expertise in HVDC control and protection algorithms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair pay
Performance-based rewards
Wellbeing programs for you and your family
Opportunities to move across teams and functions
Continuous development
Tools and support to shape a strong career journey
Healthy work-life balance
Relocation assistance not provided