Consulting Engineer HVDC Transformer Systems

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is seeking a Consulting Engineer with extensive experience in HVDC converter and interface transformer technologies to join the Controlled Title Holders (CTH), a community of senior engineers with the highest level of technical expertise in the business and impactful influencers within the industry.

CTH Consulting Engineers are recognized for their leadership and deep knowledge. This role requires expertise in Power Transformer design, especially HVDC converter and interface transformers, along with a strong understanding of international standards such as IEC and IEEE. A proven record of technical publications is expected to demonstrate reliable technical guidance.

The Consulting Engineer will represent GE Vernova with clients, suppliers, and professional bodies like IEC and CIGRE, providing expert advice and contributing to industry standards. This senior role is key to advancing transformer design and supporting the global energy transition while maintaining GE Vernova’s leadership in the power sector.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor engineers through on-the-job and formal training programs, including HVDC University training modules.
• Represent GE in engagements with external stakeholders such as clients, third-party suppliers, and professional bodies (IEC, CIGRE, etc.).
• Collaborate with GE Vernova stakeholders across the HVDC business unit and the wider GE Vernova organization.
• Develop innovative ideas and contribute to international scientific publications and patents.
• Lead major and complex assignments with significant long-term business impact within the area of expertise.
• Coordinate with other GE Vernova HVDC designers to optimize transformer solutions for overall HVDC system performance.
• Manage the governance process for design specification approvals, ensuring rigorous standards are maintained.
• Establish and enforce comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing gates with suppliers to ensure oversight and successful delivery and commercial operation of transformers.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers to achieve optimized and cost-effective transformer designs for all reference solutions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of international (IEC, IEEE) and local standards applicable to power transformers.

Additional Responsibilities

Quality:

• Participate in the development and deployment of engineering processes, working methods, and best practices.
• Enforce engineering discipline by ensuring adherence to company policies, quality procedures, and work instructions through training and technical reviews.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances promptly to maintain high standards.

Development and Industrialization:

• Develop and industrialize tools, solutions, and processes related to engineering activities to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Health and Safety (EHS):

• Identify and assess EHS risks proactively.
• Lead by example by demonstrating proper safety practices, actively observing work conditions and behaviors, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing effective prevention.
• Participate in defining corrective actions when unsafe conditions or uncontrolled risks are identified.
• Routinely monitor workplace behaviors and provide immediate feedback on unsafe actions while celebrating safe practices.
• Promote a culture of hazard identification and near-miss reporting within the team.

Must-have requirements:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Transformer Design or related fields, with a demonstrated record of technical publications and contributions to the industry.
• Extensive experience in the design and development of HVDC Converter and Interface Transformers, with a proven ability to lead complex technical programs, typically gained over 15 to 20 years.
• Deep expertise in transformer specification, validation, testing, insulation coordination, and integration into HVDC and transmission systems.
• Solid understanding of system-level aspects, including civil interfaces, transport and handling, site installation, and operational performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE) and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering practice.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and industry bodies.
• Sound engineering judgment and high ethical standards, with a consistent approach to informed and responsible decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, multicultural engineering environments, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Proven experience in supplier management, including technical alignment, contract interpretation, and oversight of technical delivery.
• Clear commitment to talent development, with experience in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to long-term capability building.

Technical Domain Competencies:

• Power Transformer Design
• Testing and Validation of power transformers
• Purchase Specification of power transformers 
• Audible noise assessment and mitigation for power transformers
• Transformer shipping and movement on site
• Civil interfaces (e.g., transformer foundations, oil catchment pits, etc)
• Transformer fire protection
• Electrical modelling and analysis techniques
• Insulation co-ordination
• Transformer ancillary component specification and validation

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 - including private health insurance.

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