Full-Time

Senior HVDC Application Engineer

Posted on 9/2/2025

Deadline 10/31/25
GE Vernova

GE Vernova

1,001-5,000 employees

Portfolio of energy businesses delivering electricity

Compensation Overview

$111.2k - $158.3k/yr

+ Performance Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Lombard, IL, USA

Remote

Candidates must be based in the US; relocation assistance is provided.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
  • Ten (10) years minimum experience in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design and commissioning.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
Responsibilities
  • Define and manage the HVDC engineering quality plan with the Project Engineering Manager (PEM); ensure adherence to the Engineering Management Handbook (EMH).
  • Serve as the technical lead during the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase, coordinating with the HVDC Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford, UK, and North America teams to develop technically and economically sound solutions.
  • Lead technical scope development, including system configuration, performance estimation, and cost analysis; interface closely with commercial teams.
  • Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of project deliverables under the PDG scope; lead design reviews and change control processes.
  • Provide technical leadership for the design, integration, and execution of AC/DC substation projects, including equipment layout, grounding, cable routing, and control buildings.
  • Coordinate efforts across engineering disciplines, sourcing, and project management to meet cost, schedule, and specification requirements.
  • Lead and guide engineering teams by setting clear expectations and reviewing deliverables; identify and engage key stakeholders to align on execution strategy.
  • Oversee development of bid packages, technical specifications, scope of work documents, and vendor evaluations for high-voltage equipment and subcontracted services.
  • Review and ensure compliance with customer specifications through clause-by-clause technical assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Proposal Manager to prepare full EPC estimates and proposals for utility, industrial, renewable, and HVDC-related projects.
  • Support customer-facing technical presentations and proposal reviews; augment commercial efforts with engineering insights.
  • Track and manage engineering schedules and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and project success.
  • Review and validate the design quality plan for all engineering work within the PDG scope.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering License (U.S. or Canada) with willingness to serve as the responsible engineer.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills; able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive experience in EPC environments across T&D, power generation, or oil & gas industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards: IEC 62351, IEEE 1588/802/1402, IEC 62501, NERC CIP, NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI.
  • Familiarity with ISO and utility standards (e.g., ConEd, PJM, NYPA, NEISO).
  • Proficiency in engineering and design tools, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D CAD, BIM, automation tools, and software development.
  • Solid background in T&D substation engineering, including automation, SCADA, protection & control, and system integration.
  • Strong foundation in engineering calculations: battery sizing, transformer and breaker selection, circuit protection, cable sizing, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
  • Experience conducting power system studies (load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination).
  • Skilled in designing complete substation packages, even without fully defined specifications.
  • Hands-on field testing and commissioning experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Designs with a focus on field constructability and safety.
  • Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of implementing structured programs and quality processes.
  • Acts as chief reviewer for technical deliverables; resolves complex engineering conflicts.
  • Demonstrates innovation in applying emerging technologies and advanced concepts in HV/EHV substation design.
  • Takes initiative to drive customer-focused solutions that align with business goals.

GE Vernova is the umbrella for GE’s energy businesses, including Power, Renewable Energy, and Digital, along with Energy Consulting, Energy Financial Services, Grid Solutions, Nuclear Energy, and LM Wind Power. It contributes to about one-third of the world’s electricity and focuses on making energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable. The company combines hardware, software, services, and financing to deliver end-to-end energy solutions—from gas turbines, wind turbines, and nuclear systems to digital tools and grid infrastructure, supported by consulting and financing. What sets GE Vernova apart is its one-stop portfolio that covers the full energy value chain at a global scale, integrating equipment, software, services, and finance to help customers improve efficiency and decarbonize. Its goal is to speed the transition to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for customers around the world.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data centre orders drive 20% of 100 GW gas pipeline with pricing 10-20 bps higher.
  • Global electricity supercycle from AI, EVs, and reshoring targets 50% revenue growth by 2028.
  • European expansion via Italian manufacturing and 100-MW wind contracts reduces US market dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Prolec integration failures erode $5B transformer backlog margins within 12-18 months.
  • BWRX-300 NRC regulatory delays push US deployments beyond 2030, stranding R&D investments.
  • Chinese competitors undercut onshore wind prices 25%, capturing 20% European and Asian share.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • Integrated portfolio spans Power, Wind, and Electrification with $163B backlog and 2x book-to-bill ratio.
  • Prolec GE acquisition adds $5B transformer backlog, accelerating $200B target to 2027.
  • BWRX-300 small modular reactor partnership with Hitachi under $40B US-Japan nuclear plan.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Company News

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GE Vernova has secured an additional $6 million in state funding for its $96 million Advanced Research Center on Balltown Road in Niskayuna, New York. The grant, awarded through the FAST NY programme, will fund water supply, road and stormwater management upgrades at the campus, offsetting roughly half of the $12 million in required infrastructure improvements. The company previously received $9.6 million in state tax credits linked to plans for creating 75 new jobs at the research centre, along with low-cost hydropower allocation. The site, separate from GE Vernova's existing River Road labs, will house energy technology research including a direct air capture carbon system currently under testing. GE Vernova earned nearly $5 billion in 2025 on $38 billion in revenue, with a market value of $242 billion.

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ThinkLabs raises $28M USD Series A to help power grids handle AI data centre demand

ThinkLabs has raised $28 million USD ($39 million CAD) in a Series A round led by Energy Impact Partners to help power grids manage surging demand from AI data centres. Nvidia's venture fund NVentures and Edison International participated, alongside returning investors including GE Vernova. The Canadian-led, New York-based startup provides physics-informed AI software that creates digital twins of power grids, simulating scenarios to help operators maintain reliability and reduce outages. The platform reduces what would typically be a six-month, quarter-million-dollar study to under a day's analysis. Founded by former Toronto Hydro smart-grid department head Josh Wong, ThinkLabs spun out of GE Vernova in early 2024 with $6.8 million CAD in seed funding. The company will use the new capital to mature its product and expand features whilst focusing on the North American market.

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Mar 20th, 2026
Trump and Japan unveil up to $40B US nuclear reactor plan

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have unveiled a US-Japan energy investment plan potentially worth $40 billion, centring on small modular nuclear reactors. GE Vernova and Hitachi will develop BWRX-300 reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, whilst Japan will invest up to $33 billion in natural gas plants in Pennsylvania and Texas. The initiative forms part of a broader $550 billion bilateral investment fund agreed under a recent trade pact. It aims to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, most SMR designs await regulatory approval and none have been deployed on US grids. The agreement also covers critical minerals and industrial supply chains, with Japanese firms contributing components and participating in rare-earth projects across Indiana, Arizona and North Carolina.

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Mar 10th, 2026
GE Vernova shares rise 14.8% in 3 months on AI data centre power demand

GE Vernova shares have risen 14.8% over the past three months, outperforming its Zacks Alternate Energy – Other industry's 4.1% growth. The company is benefiting from surging electricity demand driven by AI data centre expansion, creating strong opportunities for its turbines and grid equipment. GE Vernova is improving profitability in its wind segment through cost controls and portfolio optimisation, whilst its gas power and power services businesses continue strong performance. In March 2026, the company secured a contract for a 100-megawatt wind farm in Italy, supplying 17 turbines plus maintenance support. The company is expanding its Italian manufacturing facility to boost production of transformer components and advancing its BWRX-300 small modular reactor project in Poland, strengthening its position in the nuclear power market.

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BlackRock tips AI energy stocks over big tech, highlights 3 power plays for surging data centre demand

BlackRock is advising investors to focus on AI energy stocks rather than big tech companies in 2026, as AI data centres drive a surge in power demand. Deloitte anticipates a 30-fold increase in US AI data centre power consumption between 2024 and 2035. Three promising investments include Bloom Energy, which provides hydrogen fuel cell solutions for onsite electricity generation. The company reported $778 million in revenue last quarter, up 36% year over year, with analysts expecting accelerated growth. Constellation Energy, America's leading nuclear power provider, is restarting a Three Mile Island reactor to supply Microsoft's AI data centre. The company generates over two-thirds of its electricity through nuclear power. GE Vernova, General Electric's power production spinoff, reported orders up 34% to $59.3 billion, with a $150 billion backlog.

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