[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 # Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer Stafford Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 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/Senior-Lead-Control---Protection-System-Engineer_R5051688-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GE Vernova](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) / Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer ## Job description ### Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. As a Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer, you will report to the Control System Application Manager. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the design of Control and Protection functions for HVDC schemes. The development of such Control system is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach. You will be expected to study and mentor others on the existing designs of specified project and functionalities in MATLAB / Simulink and transfer them to the PSCAD simulation environment across the full delivery process life cycle, including but not limited to plant model design and maintenance, verification model in MATLAB, creating test harness for conversion, writing model guides, and evaluating models in PSCAD. Essential Responsibilities: Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding: Defining control system requirements. HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc. Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification. Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools. Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications. Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models. Support improvements to existing algorithm / strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies. Contribute to development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up / shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required. Proposing continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements. Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs. Technical accountability as a technical leader in engineering design reviews, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions. Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan to meet on time project delivery. Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution. Lead and mentor others on development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required. Proposing and leading continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements. ### Qualifications / Requirements Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business. Advanced and demonstrated experience in HVDC industry including HVDC station equipment and design. Proven skills in managing and leading team with an excellent technical background. Experienced in Protection & Control system design application and have strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment. Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships. Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems and knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy. Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools. ### 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. ### Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided No ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Stafford - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Stafford/Senior-Lead-Control---Protection-System-Engineer_R5051688-2) ## More jobs at GE Vernova ### [Commissioning Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/de119cc1404eb40615b0/) Stafford ### [Controls Automation System Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/5373d3ffd538dce305dd/) Stafford ### [Electronic Hardware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/c6bea954ee8c81f63adb/) Stafford ### [Graduate Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control.-1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/512ab708aeabc2c64b83/) Stafford ### [Graduate Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control.-2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/1dc871887cdc21176c07/) Stafford ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [System Engineer- Protection](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/863269801a3ccc4d71bd/) Siemens ### [Power System Protection Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/47009a0c4de497951eeb/) Siemens ### [Project Engineer - MV Protection & System](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/76e397329d7d4f1130c2/) ABB · Dalmine, Bergamo, Italy ### [Senior Protection and Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/04415ae1741cc14e5361/) AES ### [Lead Engineer - Control & Relay Protection](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/e8d1b04c262579196f26/) Hitachi · Bengaluru, KA, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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