[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All GE Vernova jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) · [Search jobs](/search/) GE Vernova · Stafford # Global HVDC Control & Protection System Application Leader Stafford Full-time Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Posted September 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Stafford/Global-HVDC-Control---Protection-System-Application-Leader_R5053729-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GE Vernova](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) / Global HVDC Control & Protection System Application Leader ## Job description ### Job Description Summary We are looking for an experienced technical leader to define and drive the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects, tenders, and new product introduction activities. This is a high-impact leadership role with global scope. You will shape the technical direction for Control & Protection, establish reference solutions and engineering standards, and provide leadership across a complex international engineering organisation. The role is ideal for someone who combines deep HVDC Control & Protection expertise with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a passion for engineering excellence, standardisation, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities - Define and lead the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems - Establish and maintain reference solutions, engineering standards, tools, and governance frameworks - Provide technical leadership across tenders, projects, and NPI activities - Ensure solutions meet customer requirements while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives - Drive standardisation, consistency, and continuous improvement across teams, regions, and projects Oversee Control & Protection system design, deployment, configuration, integration, and validation - Support execution planning, engineering estimates, technical risk identification, and mitigation strategies for new opportunities - Guide modelling and simulation activities using tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSSE, and RSCAD Review and approve key design deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness - Lead and develop a global community of Control & Protection engineers and specialists - Act as a key technical interface with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders What we’re looking for Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, ideally with specialisation in power systems or power electronics Significant experience in HVDC Control & Protection system design and engineering - Proven technical leadership experience, with the ability to define and drive global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects, tenders, and engineering teams - Strong understanding of HVDC control, protection, sequencing strategies, and system integration Experience with EMT and RMS simulation tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSSE, RSCAD, or similar - Proven technical leadership in complex engineering, infrastructure, or energy environments Experience leading cross-functional and global teams - Strong technical judgement, problem-solving ability, and confidence in managing technical risk and decision-making - Ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and senior internal stakeholders Why join us Shape the future of HVDC Control & Protection on a global scale - Influence major projects, tenders, and technical strategy across an international portfolio - Drive engineering standardisation and technical excellence across regions and teams Play a visible role in supporting grid modernisation and the energy transition - Develop technical capability and help build the next generation of engineering talent Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 25 days - Location: Stafford - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Stafford/Global-HVDC-Control---Protection-System-Application-Leader_R5053729-2) ## More jobs at GE Vernova ### [Control System Technical Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/e2ed35c26cf347127765/) Stafford ### [Erection & Commissioning Supervisor - Power Transformers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/34b1046f570e79a87d58/) Stafford ### [Lead Sourcing Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/d35ecaa80c823079dd89/) Stafford ### [Senior HVDC Verification & Validation Product Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/7d6cb81619581b11f340/) Stafford ### [Senior Risk & Opportunity Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/243030b0c520f8dadc6f/) Stafford ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Protection and Control Commissioning Engineer for HVDC, HVDC Protection (US)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/39b05f3d1c3a42c2bbf3/) Siemens Energy ### [Senior Type Testing Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/715b61053b9cb43c5c3b/) Hitachi · Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden ### [Senior Hardware Electrical Design Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/ee27a55ddd7a2ff6ffac/) Hitachi · Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden ### [HVDC Control / Protection Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/a0a2cc2b803fda65ad63/) Siemens Energy ### [Electrification - Protection & Control Graduate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/5c318b354efcba81843b/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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