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The energy transition is driving unprecedented growth in electricity demand and transmission capacity. To support this growth, HVDC transmission systems will play a critical role in connecting remote and offshore renewables, interconnecting energy markets, and reinforcing AC grids. Converter stations rely on advanced control and protection systems to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of power electronic valves and associated equipment.

GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection System Application to join the HVDC NPI team. This is a senior technical role for an engineer who can act as a trusted consultant and technical authority, supporting the development and application of advanced HVDC control and protection solutions. You will help strengthen design practices, lead complex technical improvements, support technical governance, and contribute to the long-term evolution of HVDC control and protection technology.

Le futur de l’énergie repose sur des connexions plus fortes et plus intelligentes. Alors que la demande mondiale en électricité augmente, les systèmes de transport HVDC (Courant Continu Haute Tension) sont indispensables pour raccorder les énergies renouvelables et renforcer nos réseaux. Au sein de l’équipe NPI (New Product Introduction) de GE Vernova, vous jouerez un rôle clé en concevant les solutions de contrôle et de protection qui garantissent l’efficacité et la sécurité de ces infrastructures critiques. Votre expertise technique permettra de définir nos standards de conception et de façonner l’évolution technologique de nos systèmes pour les années à venir.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a recognised technical authority in HVDC control and protection solutions, providing support to senior leadership and consulting engineers
• Approve designs, review execution plans, and support engineering teams in delivering robust, high-quality technical solutions
• Support the development and maintenance of the HVDC Control & Protection Algorithms technology roadmap and 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 the protection of innovation and intellectual property
• Oversee R&D programmes from concept through industrialisation and promote collaboration across GE Vernova businesses
• Support project tendering, delivery, quality reviews, and root cause analysis for major technical issues
• Mentor engineering talent, reinforce good engineering practice, and support technical governance across the organisation

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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 or equivalent experience
• 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

Preferred Experience

• Worked with multi-terminal HVDC systems
• PSCAD simulation software
• Expertise in HVDC control and protection solutions

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

You will join a team developing advanced control and protection technology that is essential to the future of transmission infrastructure. This role offers the chance to influence technical direction, lead high-impact engineering work, and contribute directly to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

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.

Vos missions au quotidien

• Expertise technique : Vous agissez comme référent technique pour les solutions de contrôle et de protection HVDC, en guidant les équipes d'ingénierie et en conseillant la direction sur les orientations stratégiques.
• Excellence de conception : Vous validez les architectures système, examinez les plans d'exécution et assurez la livraison de solutions techniques robustes et de haute qualité.
• Innovation technologique : Vous développez et maintenez la feuille de route technologique des algorithmes de contrôle, en identifiant les opportunités d'amélioration continue.
• Représentation sectorielle : Vous portez nos positions techniques au sein d'instances internationales comme l'IEC (Commission électrotechnique internationale) et le CIGRE (Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Électriques).
• Leadership technique : Vous supervisez des programmes de recherche et développement (R&D) et encadrez les ingénieurs pour renforcer les meilleures pratiques et la gouvernance technique.
• Support opérationnel : Vous intervenez en renfort sur les appels d'offres, les revues de qualité et l'analyse de problèmes techniques complexes.

Profil recherché Vous êtes une personne portée par la résolution de problèmes complexes, capable de traduire des défis techniques en solutions performantes, tout en valorisant la collaboration au sein d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire.

Qualifications requises

• Master ou doctorat en génie électrique, électronique ou domaine connexe, avec une spécialisation en systèmes de puissance. Ce diplôme est requis pour ce poste en raison de la complexité technique et des responsabilités de gouvernance liées aux systèmes HVDC.
• Expérience significative dans la direction d'équipes techniques pour livrer des projets complexes dans le respect des délais.
• Expérience approfondie du développement de solutions basées sur la modélisation (Model-Based Design) sous MATLAB/Simulink.
• Expertise avérée dans la conduite d'études EMT (transitoires électromagnétiques) et dans les technologies de contrôle/protection temps réel pour systèmes haute disponibilité.
• Solide compréhension des principes d'algorithmes, de l'architecture logicielle et de la vérification système.

Qualifications préférées

• Expérience sur des systèmes HVDC multi-terminaux.
• Maîtrise du logiciel de simulation PSCAD.

Nous ne nous attendons pas à ce que vous cochiez toutes les cases. Si votre parcours correspond à plusieurs aspects clés de ce rôle, nous vous encourageons vivement à postuler.

Pourquoi rejoindre GE Vernova ? GE Vernova investit pour bâtir un monde qui fonctionne. Nous offrons des avantages compétitifs conçus pour soutenir votre bien-être personnel et familial, ainsi qu'un accès continu à des opportunités d'apprentissage et de développement professionnel. Vous rejoignez une organisation qui valorise votre contribution et vous donne les moyens d'influencer concrètement la transition énergétique mondiale.

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