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# Lead Designer - Transformer-1

Stafford Full-time Manager or lead Design 

Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Posted September 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Job Description

Summary GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Designer - Transformer to work from our Stafford office in our Grid Solutions buisness. We are looking for a Transformer Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (preferably 400kV AC and beyond and/or HVDC) transformers.

Job Responsibilities:
- Preparation transformer detailed engineering design (including necessary calculations) and drawings (preferably 400kV and above, with HVDC / offshore experience), ability to carry out / review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and specify parameters critical to quality (CTQ) and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
- Review of specifications, identification of clarifications/deviations and action plans, with the ability to lead them to conclusion
- Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
- Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence
- Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc).

### Education and Experience
- Electrical or mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers)
- Experience of working on 3D, 2D tools (Inventor / equivalent, Autocad)
- Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
- Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design)
- Knowledge of IEC60076. Knowledge of IEC61378, rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred
- Should have worked independently on tender and project designs Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 25, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 23 days
- Location: Stafford
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Stafford/Lead-Designer---Transformer-1_R5053045-3)

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