Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Stafford

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies.

Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organisation and ways of working.

Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.

You will have significant input into priorities.

Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is one of the technical experts responsible for ensuring HVDC converter valves are designed safely, efficiently, and reliably.

You don't just create designs—you define engineering standards, review critical technical decisions, mentor other engineers, support testing, and influence the future of HVDC technology.

This is not a typical design engineer role. It is a ‘technical authority’ position where the engineer is expected to guide projects globally, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the highest technical standards across the business

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conceptual or theoretical activities related to translating users' needs into the definition of a system, its architecture and design through an iterative process that results in an effective operational system and demands an interdisciplinary approach.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• MANDATORY: Experience with HVDC and knowledge of valve converters.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in HVDC / valve converters is required. Candidates with less hands on experience may also be considered on an exceptional basis.
• Electrical Engineering degree with an exceptional knowledge of electrical design and power distribution.
• Experience working on very large-scale projects.
• Senior-level profile with extensive technical expertise.
• The candidate will be responsible for signing off on the electrical designs.
• This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/ Technology & Interdisciplinary Engineering.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university ( or college certification with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• A proven and demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

About GE Vernova – HVDC PDG

The GE Vernova facility based in Stafford is an international leader in high power electronics and control technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems using both Line-Commutated (thyristor-based) and Voltage-Sourced (IGBT-based) converter technologies.

With over 50 years of experience in HVDC, GE worldwide HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford provides complete turn-key solutions for the rapidly growing global HVDC market. Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Laboratories and Research & Development are all located in Stafford. This unique setup gives HVDC engineers at Stafford exposure across the manufacturing cycle; allowing innovation and design to quickly influence new and existing products. The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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