About GE Grid Solutions: At GE 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 GE Renewable Energy, 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:
• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
Job Description Summary
As a Lead LV Secondary Engineer, you will report to the LV Engineering Manager and will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the requirement, design, integration, installation, and commissioning of HVDC and AC Control and Protection System.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement
This includes the following actives:
- Requirement Capture, Gap Analysis
- Define Schematic diagrams requirements of the Control & protection system and produce detailed design documentation, drawings, test specification and test report.
- Prepare substation Single line diagrams & Protection Single line diagrams and Protection list & specification.
- Prepare Principal diagrams (Interlockings, Protection actions, Polarities, HVDC specific functions)
- Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks.
This includes the following:
- Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)
- Wire/Cable Schedules
- Routine Test specification
- General Assembly drawings
- Bill of Materials
- Prepare Technical specification for cabling, fibre optic, cable list & Cable routing
- Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.
- Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
- Interface with equipment supplier and reviewing in-house designs and those produced by external contractors and analyse a variety of engineering data, documents, and reports.
- Prepare design models for the new project using available design tools
- Ensure that design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and sub-contractors reviewing designs created by others
- Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
- Prepare Bill of Material for LV equipment using available tools.
- Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
- Attend meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
- Prepare design calculations including DC Load, power consumption & heat dissipation data calculations.
- Managing small team on project, provide technical guidance and mentoring as necessary ·
Required Qualifications
- Engineering degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
- 15 years minimum experience in an EPC project environment in the T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas industries, with at least 2 projects as an engineer responsible for the business.
- Motivated to evolve in an international environment & recognizes himself in our key values.
- Good leadership, listening and communication skills.
- Experience in functional team management.
- Good experience in managing technical interfaces and systems integration.
- Solid knowledge of conventional substation control system design.
- Solid experience in the design of control and protection cabinets, preferably in high voltage substation or power plant environments.
- Good knowledge of the control and protection functions of high voltage AC substations
- Good knowledge of ancillary services engineering in a substation environment and understanding of design/commissioning of secondary systems.
- Knowledge of networking and telecommunications.
- Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Engineering Base or Microsoft Visio.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Engineering degree in electrical or electronic engineering
- 15 years minimum experience in EPC projects in T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas
- Experience as an engineer responsible for at least 2 projects
- Good leadership, listening, and communication skills
- Experience in functional team management
- Solid knowledge of substation control system design
- Experience in design of control and protection cabinets in high voltage environments
- Good knowledge of high voltage AC substations control and protection functions
- Knowledge of networking and telecommunications
- Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Engineering Base or Microsoft Visio
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to 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. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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