HVDC Valve R&D Labs Lead Electrical Engineer

Ge Vernova

The Role

Overview

Lead engineer overseeing HVDC valve lab safety, testing, equipment, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • test instrumentation
  • oscilloscope
  • hv dividers
  • multimeters
  • power supplies
  • telemetry

Tasks

-Using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, HV dividers, multi-meters, shunts/CTs, power supplies, telemetry)

Requirements

  • hvdc
  • hnc
  • soldering
  • testing
  • ehs compliance
  • hands‑on

What You Bring

-Very practically minded and able to work ‘hands on’. -Correct use of basic workshop tools -Wiring and soldering skills -Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. -EHS Compliance (working to method statements, risk assessments, LOTO, permits to work) -Experience in HVDC or a related engineering field. -HNC or above or equivalent experience in a HV test environment. -HV Electrical Safety Awareness (clearances, earthing, Isolation, VAV) -Electrical / electronic testing/fault finding skills (PCB level to high voltage) -Able to work independently and part of a team. -Previous electrical testing experience.

The Company

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Gas Power

Steam Power

Nuclear

Hydro Power

Wind

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Electrification Systems

Power Conversion and Storage

Grid Solutions

Electrification Software