Lead Power Systems Modelling Engineer - Naval in Brinklow

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications.

We work with the world’s major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

Core Responsibilities

• Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
• Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
• Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design, including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD etc.
• Develop equipment specifications, FDS’s and support overall system level design.
• Ensure Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
• Provide project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
• Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
• Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK eyes only”).
• Possession of, or capable of obtaining, UK security clearance to SC level.
• Knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
• Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
• Working experience of using Power Systems Modelling software tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
• Working towards or hold a CEng qualification (or strong interest).
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.

You can expect from us: Challenging and exciting world-first projects. Flexible work arrangements. Competitive salary. Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn’t fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That’s why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.

We’re always looking for top talent! If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!