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.
Scope of the role:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will report to the HVDC Valve Engineering Leader within the Product Delivery Group (PDG) of Grid Systems Integration (GSI) in GE Vernova.
The purpose of the role is to lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems and structures for our HVDC Valve products that must meet stringent requirements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, cooling engineers, and external compliance experts to ensure that our products are robust, compliant, and manufacturable.
You will lead teams to deliver the relevant aspects of assigned projects through design, investigation, testing and analysis. Collaborate with sourcing and third-party suppliers to ensure GE get best value and drive the delivery.
Lead specification and design reviews for compliance with internal, regional and global standards.
Lead the interaction with site and quality teams to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacture) and structural integrity during installation.
Validate and approve the materials and supplied parts.
Approve documentation of designs, test results, and engineering change orders.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic and rapidly growing team of engineers working on the project activities related to HVDC applications. This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE’s leading contribution has worldwide recognition.
The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their skills and personal development within an internationally recognised expert in this exciting field. Whilst ideally based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford this role could be located at any of the GE sites but would then involve regular travel to the UK.
Candidate profile
The candidate will probably be educated to degree level in mechanical engineering. However, this is not as important as a proven track record and evidence that you have the experience and abilities to perform the role.
Candidates should have detailed experience all mechanical elements and testing for electrical/mechanical equipment. It is key that the candidate has experience at a senior level to demonstrate they can lead an engineering team.
Highly skilled in CAD software (Creo, or similar) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred). Able to read and interpret technical drawings and communicate these to non-technical audience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Team leadership, ability to develop and mentor junior engineers
- EHS compliance ability – qualifications related to safety and the environment.
Desired Characteristics:
• Prior experience of electrical transmission, HVDC or related industry.
• Qualifications in leadership or management
• High attention to detail.
• Has been involved in new product introduction / R&D programs.
Willing and able to travel globally for short periods of time.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Experience in mechanical elements and testing for electrical/mechanical equipment.
- Proven leadership experience in an engineering team.
- Highly skilled in CAD software (Creo or similar) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- EHS compliance ability - qualifications related to safety and the environment.
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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