Lead Electrical Service Engineer

Overview

Lead engineer managing multi-disciplinary power system service projects and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• drive systems
• technical leadership
• cost optimization
• team lead
• service planning
• budget management

Tasks

-Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects. -Provide technical leadership, advice, and assistance to the overall service team, including Commissioning, Service, and third parties. -Support improvement initiatives and ‘cost out’ plans in collaboration with teams from other business units. -Lead technically a multidiscipline project team of engineers specializing in power systems, power conversion, automation, control, and mechanical integration to ensure service solutions meet customer, contract, quality, and regulatory requirements. -Support the Service Engineering Manager as required. Plan and progress all service-related activities, including testing, commissioning, and upgrades for specific projects. -Monitor, control, and manage service engineering project budgets, project documentation, risk management processes, design reviews, and quality & change control systems in accordance with company guidelines.

Requirements

• variable drives
• motors
• power engineering
• electrical engineering
• system integration
• project leadership

What You Bring

-Experience in specifying components such as drives, motors, transformers, and switchboards. -Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. -Ability to multitask on various tasks within strict time scales. -Customer-centric mindset, with experience in translating customer issues/needs into effective service solutions. -Experience in design and system integration working on complex multi-disciplinary projects. -Experience in application engineering in one or more fields, such as power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid-connected systems, and automation. -Experience in an engineering leadership environment, particularly in service roles. -Experience in any field of power generation, conversion, transmission, and distribution, with a focus on service and upgrades. -Proven ability to lead large multi-disciplinary project teams and manage service operations efficiently. -Minimum Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar degree with suitable industry experience. -Expertise in LV and MV variable speed drives and motors.

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Benefits

-26 days vacation + bank holidays. -Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity. -A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements. -Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. -Attractive compensation. -Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global 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.

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Security Clearance

-uk bpss clearance or uk sc clearance required as part of hiring.