GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer - Control System Performance to join the HVDC NPI team. This is a senior technical specialist role for an engineer who can act as a trusted consultant, strengthen design and review practices, lead advanced technology improvements, and support the development of high-performance HVDC control and protection solutions. You will play a key role in technical governance, innovation, quality improvement, and the long-term evolution of HVDC system capabilities.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership and consulting engineers on HVDC control system performance
Lead development activities within New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes for VSC HVDC control and protection
Support the development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap and identify areas for future 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 and 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, technology synergies across the business, and mentoring of engineering talent
Required Qualifications and Experience
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
A 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multi-terminal HVDC systems
Experience with PSCAD simulation software
Recognised expertise in HVDC control and protection algorithms
We do not expect applicants to meet all of the requirements listed. If your skills, experience, and strengths align with several key aspects of the role, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join GE Vernova
This is an opportunity to work on advanced HVDC technology that is critical to the future of energy transmission. You will help shape next-generation control system performance, influence technology direction, and contribute to reliable, resilient grid solutions that support the global energy transition.
Our Culture
Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.
Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.
Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!
We're determined to be the best place to grow
We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.
We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related control systems field
- Experience leading technical teams to deliver high-quality outputs to business deadlines
- Experience producing requirements, design, and test specification documents
- Strong experience developing control and protection algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience conducting electromagnetic transient studies for power systems
- Technical understanding of VSC and LCC HVDC technology
- Deep knowledge of control algorithms, functional definition, implementation, control software architecture, interaction studies, grid-forming control, and performance verification and validation
- Willingness to travel for business as required
- Experience with multi-terminal HVDC systems
- Experience with PSCAD simulation software
- Recognized expertise in HVDC control and protection algorithms
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Gallery
