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

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. As a Lead Control Systems engineer, you will report to the Control Systems Manager. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the system requirements, design & performance verification of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes. The development of such Control & Protection systems is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.

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 & 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Model and validate HVDC and AC network systems - 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.
• Lead dynamic performance studies - 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.
• Provide technical leadership across projects - 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.
• Engage directly with customers - 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.
• Drive continuous improvement - 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.
• Handle tendering, project delivery, and after-sales technical support - bringing together system modelling expertise, engineering judgement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Hands-on experience with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools for HVDC and AC system modelling and validation.
• Working knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy.
• Understanding of the functional characteristics of power systems, including interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present technical reports and respond to clients' technical questions.
• Ability to work to project deadlines, maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support project delivery, with flexibility around working hours when project needs require it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the HVDC industry in a technical leadership capacity.
• Experience or certification in process improvement or Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Ability to define, document, and validate technical requirements in line with engineering best practice.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits.
• Private health insurance.
• Strong development opportunities in a dynamic international environment.
• Relocation assistance: No.