Lead V&V Project Engineer in Stafford

Shape the next generation of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) testing and validation — leading a team whose work keeps the world's power grids running safely and reliably.

As a Lead Project Engineer, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and validation of complex HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) and automation systems. You'll shape consistent design practices and robust verification and validation (V&V) strategies that drive flawless execution across live projects, new product introduction, and product care. This is a genuine opportunity to expand your technical and project leadership capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions — your team's work directly determines how reliably these systems perform in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring solutions meet all contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert technical guidance across the project lifecycle—including Tendering, Lab Testing (RTDS/ATE), FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service. Deputize for the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) when required.
• Plan, monitor, and execute all V&V-related activities, ensuring rigorous defect tracking, traceability, test documentation, and compliance with grid codes and functional specification.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management processes. Manage change control (CCB) and drive design reviews in line with company guidelines.
• Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care. Translate customer needs into robust, profitable technical solutions.
• Drive improvement initiatives, standardization, and "cost-out" plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Apply a lean mindset to streamline review processes and eliminate redundant work.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers. Support their career development, manage workload and shift planning effectively, and foster a healthy, sustainable working culture (preventing burnout and ensuring team retention).
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities.

You're someone who brings hands-on HVDC or grid-connected systems experience together with a genuine interest in developing people, and who's energized by solving technical problems that have a real, measurable impact on power system reliability.

Qualifications

Required:

• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is nice to have, but we're most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, with a focus on verification and validation or testing.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools).
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining engineering quality and safety standards.

Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel for site support or customer alignment as needed.

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your personal and family needs, along with ongoing opportunities to grow your career through on-the-job learning and development.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes