HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer in Gloucester

Gloucester Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Manage service contracts and perform commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment.
Company: GE Vernova is a leader in sustainable energy solutions with over 130 years of innovation.
Benefits: Offers a remote work environment and opportunities for career development.
Other info: Position involves extensive travel and site-based work across the UK.
Why this job: Join a mission-driven team focused on decarbonising the world through advanced power electronics.
Qualifications: Requires an engineering degree in power electronics and hands-on experience with FACTS or HVDC systems.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer to join our Field Services team based in the United Kingdom.

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. GE carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

The HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer will deliver high-quality technical support by managing service contracts, coordinating site activities, and contributing to the commissioning of FACTS and HVDC equipment. You will play a key role in supporting the green energy transition by ensuring the reliable operation and service performance of advanced power-electronics systems.

Your Impact:

Lead and execute maintenance, onsite interventions, and technical support activities across FACTS and HVDC transmission systems.
Manage all preparations for site activities, coordinating closely with end customers and internal teams.
Perform commissioning activities on FACTS and HVDC equipment.
Take ownership of the technical scope within multi-year service contracts.
Attend and lead customer meetings, identifying technical solutions.
Support minor renovation and upgrade projects for FACTS installations.
Collaborate with the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) team by providing technical expertise during tendering activities.

Special Role Requirements:

Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.
Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

Strong technical background with site experience in switching equipment, harmonic filters, instrumentation transformers, and commissioning of protection relays.
Practical expertise in FACTS technologies (thyristor- and IGBT-based).
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems using network recorders, analysers, and detailed log/curve analysis.
Strong EHS awareness with the discipline to apply safety rules rigorously.
Excellent communication skills, capable of writing clear reports and managing customer interactions confidently.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and project-management awareness.
Engineering degree (or equivalent house engineer experience) in power electronics.

This is a fully remote position based in the UK. Work is site/project based.

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. 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.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.