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GE Vernova

Senior Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection System Application

GE Vernova

. Act as a recognised technical authority in HVDC control and protection solutions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC control and protection solutions, with a strong focus on developing and implementing control algorithms and technologies. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineering talent, and drive standardization activities within the power systems domain.

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HVDC Control And Protection SolutionsModel-Based Design PracticesMATLAB/SimulinkControl Algorithm PrinciplesPSCAD Simulation Software

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Hard Skills
Control System DevelopmentHigh-Quality Requirements DocumentationDesign And Test SpecificationEMT Studies For Power SystemsMulti-Terminal HVDC Systems
Soft Skills
Mentoring Engineering TalentCollaboration Across TeamsTechnical Governance
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree In Electrical And Electronic EngineeringPhD In Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Industry Keywords
IECCIGREControl Software ArchitectureGrid Forming ControlControl System Verification And Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a recognised technical authority in HVDC control and protection solutions
  • Provide support to senior leadership and consulting engineers
  • Approve designs and review execution plans
  • Support engineering teams in delivering robust, high-quality technical solutions
  • Support development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap
  • Identify areas for technical advancement
  • Drive internal and external standardisation activities, including representation in IEC, CIGRE, and similar professional bodies
  • Participate in patent evaluation and support protection of innovation and intellectual property
  • Oversee R&D programmes from concept through industrialisation
  • Promote collaboration across GE Vernova businesses
  • Support project tendering, delivery, quality reviews, and root cause analysis for major technical issues
  • Mentor engineering talent and reinforce good engineering practice
  • Support technical governance across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field focused on control system development, 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 solutions using model-based design practices in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience conducting EMT studies for power systems
  • Strong technical understanding of HVDC control and protection technology, particularly in high-availability, real-time, flexible control systems
  • Deep knowledge of control algorithm principles, implementation and integration, control software architecture, interaction studies, grid forming control, and control system verification and validation
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for business
  • Experience with multi-terminal HVDC systems
  • Experience with PSCAD simulation software
  • Expertise in HVDC control and protection solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fair pay
  • Performance-based rewards
  • Wellbeing programs for you and your family
  • Opportunities to move across teams and functions
  • Continuous development and career support
  • Support from people leaders and trusted mentors
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No