Principal Engineer – HVDC Systems Engineering

GE Vernova

Principal Engineer specializing in HVDC System Design and Studies at GE. Design cost-effective solutions and represent GE in external engagements.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeStafford • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC installation
Develop tools and processes for HVDC System Engineering
Represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients and suppliers
Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer requirements based on reference solutions
Identify and drive improvements in engineering and business efficiency
Develop and maintain technical specifications, guidance notes, and standards for HVDC systems.
Provide ad-hoc technical guidance to the Engineering/Technology leadership team as required
Develop an integrated scheme design meeting the Customer’s needs in an optimized manner
Manage the lifecycle of high economic value High Voltage equipment
Validate and verify (testing) design, manufacturing and commissioning
Mentor junior engineers on control, protection, and integration issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferably educated with a bachelor or master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution (or equivalent knowledge)
Proven professional experience (12+ years) and technical expertise in the field of Power Systems Engineering
Technical Domain Competencies such as Power System Design, Circuit analysis, Power control, Reactive power design, and HVAC domain knowledge
HVDC domain knowledge
High voltage equipment specification, design, and testing
Reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management
Electrical power systems modelling and analysis
Insulation co-ordination and Audible noise assessment and mitigation
Aware of Network Studies, Harmonic Analysis and Power Quality, RFI and EMC assessment and mitigation
HVDC valves and their control systems
Professional Competencies including Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Critical Thinking and negotiation skills.
Planning and Risk and Opportunity Management capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Hard Skills & Tools

Power Systems EngineeringPower System DesignCircuit analysisPower controlReactive power designHVDC domain knowledgeHigh voltage equipment specificationReliability assessmentElectrical power systems modellingInsulation co-ordination

Soft Skills

Strong oral communication skillsStrong written communication skillsCritical thinkingNegotiation skillsPlanning capabilitiesRisk managementOpportunity management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Power Systems EngineeringMaster's degree in Power Systems Engineering