Senior Lead Control & Protection (C&P) Application Systems Engineer — HVDC

<h1><span><b><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></b></span></h1>Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.<br/><br/>As a Lead Control Systems engineer you will report to the Control Systems Manager. <br/><br/>As the successful candidate, you will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the system requirements, design &amp; performance verification of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes. <br/><br/>The development of such Control &amp; Protection systems is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.<br/><br/>As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be expected to model the DC system, the AC network equivalents, renewable systems ( wind parks, solar PV cells etc) in PSCAD, conversion or modelling of AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface to the control contract equipment to validate control and protection system.<p></p><h1><span><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><p>The global energy transition depends on reliable, intelligent power transmission — and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology is at the heart of it. As a Control &amp; Protection Systems Engineer at GE Vernova's Stafford site, you'll work at the technical forefront of that challenge: modelling complex power systems, validating control and protection strategies, and ensuring that the HVDC schemes we deliver perform reliably for our customers across the world.</p><p>You'll be part of a highly motivated team of engineers working on the system requirements, design, and performance verification of Control and Protection (C&amp;P) functions for both Line Commutated Converter (LCC) and Voltage Source Converter (VSC) HVDC schemes. The work is technically demanding, multidisciplinary, and genuinely consequential — and it offers real scope for technical leadership and continuous development.<br/> </p><h2>What You'll Do</h2><p>You'll play a central role across tendering, project delivery, and after-sales technical support — bringing together system modelling expertise, engineering judgement, and cross-functional collaboration.</p><ul><li><b>Model and validate HVDC and AC network systems</b><span> </span>— develop and validate High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) system models in PSCAD and Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS); convert and validate AC network equivalents in RSCAD; convert Power Systems Simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) network models to PSCAD; and model renewable AC networks including wind parks and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.</li><li><b>Lead dynamic performance studies</b><span> </span>— conduct Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) using offline and online simulation tools; support improvements to control algorithms and fault recovery strategies; and develop new control, protection, and sequencing strategies (including start-up and shutdown sequences) to meet customer technical specifications.</li><li><b>Provide technical leadership across projects</b><span> </span>— play a key role in engineering design reviews; identify potential project risks and technical weaknesses; and propose safe, reliable, and compliant solutions in line with project milestones and financial requirements.</li><li><b>Engage directly with customers</b><span> </span>— understand and communicate customer requirements; lead technical discussions and respond to clients' technical questions; and develop client relationships that support delivery confidence and long-term partnerships.</li><li><b>Drive continuous improvement</b><span> </span>— introduce tools, methods, and process improvements to raise team effectiveness; promote a standard product mindset; seek opportunities to reuse solutions and reduce delivery timelines; and ensure that Return of Experience (RoE) is captured and incorporated across projects.<br/> </li></ul><h2>Who We're Looking For</h2><p>You're an experienced power systems or HVDC engineer with hands-on simulation expertise and the technical depth to lead complex studies, engage confidently with customers, and contribute meaningfully to engineering design reviews.<br/> </p><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>A degree in Engineering — ideally covering power systems and power electronics subjects — or equivalent knowledge. A formal qualification is relevant to the depth of technical work in this role; however, we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements, and a demonstrated background in the HVDC industry will be strongly considered.</li><li>Hands-on experience with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools for HVDC and AC system modelling and validation.</li><li>Working knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy.</li><li>Understanding of the functional characteristics of power systems, including interactions between AC and HVDC systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present technical reports and respond to clients' technical questions.</li><li>Ability to work to project deadlines, maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally to support project delivery, with flexibility around working hours when project needs require it.<br/> </li></ul><p><b>Preferred</b></p><ul><li>Experience in the HVDC industry in a technical leadership capacity.</li><li>Experience or certification in process improvement or Root Cause Analysis (RCA).</li><li>Ability to define, document, and validate technical requirements in line with engineering best practice.<br/> </li></ul><h2>Why GE Vernova</h2><p>GE Vernova is a global energy technology company on a mission to electrify and decarbonise the world. Our Grid Solutions business provides the equipment, systems, and services that bring power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers — and our Stafford site is a recognised centre of HVDC expertise.</p><p>Here, you'll work on projects that are genuinely unique, technically stretching, and globally significant. You'll be surrounded by committed colleagues who bring ingenuity and ambition to every challenge — and you'll have access to competitive benefits, private health insurance, and strong development opportunities in a dynamic international environment.</p><p>If you're ready to play your part in the energy transition, we'd like to hear from you.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span><b><b><b>Additional Information</b></b></b></span></h1><p><b>Relocation Assistance Provided: </b>No</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>