Senior Engineer - HVDC System Engineering

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Senior Engineer - HVDC System Engineering (m/w/d)
This role is designed to interpret the customer's technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the power electronics solutions, aiming to minimize the total cost, and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment for HVDC Projects. The successful candidate will also be involved in the development and industrialization of tools and processes and will have technical knowledge and experience in the field of power system engineering (academic and professional).

Job Description

Job Description

Essential responsibilities:

The successful candidate may be involved in any of the following areas and is expected to have experience in a number of these areas:

• Develop an integrated scheme design that meets the Customer's needs, by developing requirements on the ratings and functionalities of the different HVDC system's subsystems, in an optimized and cost-effective manner.
• Insulation Coordination Studies and determine the temporary and transient overvoltage stresses on HV equipment and provide the protective level requirements for the surge arresters.
• Manage the lifecycle of high economic value High Voltage equipment such as power transformers, instrument transformers, reactors, capacitors, and surge arresters, covering the development of its requirements, specification, supplier management and the validation and verification (testing) of design, manufacturing and commissioning.
• Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Studies and Management.
• Create, verify, and validate the electrical power losses models for HVDC systems and subsystems, providing insight to customers and leaders and managing the risks, issues and opportunities that affect the systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and near misses to their teams.
• Aware of Network Studies, Harmonic Analysis, RFI, EMC assessment and mitigation
• HVDC valves and their control systems.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical, Electronics, or Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8 years of proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of Power Systems Engineering and preferably in HVDC System Design/Studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

20% travels to customer and/or supplier sites internationally

Desired additional skills:

• Experience execution large and complex substation/plant projects.
• Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Mentoring mindset to develop and grow technical talent.
• Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct.
• Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests.
• Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova's businesses provide products and services through its Power, Wind and Electrification segments. The Power segment consists of Gas Power, Nuclear Power, Hydro Power, and Steam Power, the Wind segment consists of Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and LM Wind, and the Electrification segment consists of Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Electrification Software and Solar & Storage Solutions.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $125K CAD and $175K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 15 percent

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 07, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Oakbrook, IL

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1904439818

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-08T18:37:13