[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 # Lead Engineer System Studies 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/Lead-Engineer-2---Electrical-Engineering_R5045311-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GE Vernova](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) / Lead Engineer System Studies ## Job description ### Job Description Summary This role is designed to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the PES power electronics solutions, aiming to minimize the total cost, and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment. The successful candidate will be involved in the development and industrialization of solutions tools and processes. The successful candidate will have proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering. ### Essential Responsibilities Insulation Coordination Studies: Determination (by simulation) of temporary and transient overvoltage stress on equipment and surge arrester energy ratings. Network studies for the confirmation of the correct interaction between the equipment, its control system and the rest of the network. ### Reliability and Availability Studies Creation of overall reliability and availability models for projects and reporting to the client. ### Losses Calculation of overall project losses and reporting to the client. Provide guidance and coordinate the engineering tasks to meet the project/tender requirement. Technical responsibility in areas of expertise Development and Industrialization: Develop and industrialize solutions tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions. ### Process Improvement Review and record design processes and develop new or improved processes. Enforce engineering discipline and set processes across all work tasks and adherence to company policies, quality procedures and work instructions (e.g. through trainings, technical reviews). Representing the business in external events by publishing technical papers Apply to improve your technical knowledge base and keep abreast of relevant methodologies and technological advancement within the Company. Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team’s technical knowledge and competence Values: Comply with the GE Values Charter Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner. Identify and evaluate EHS risks in the team area and implement practical measures. Set the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observe work conditions and behaviors, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention. Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed. Routinely observe routines and behaviors of others and provide immediate feedback regarding unsafe behavior and celebrates achievements or safe behaviors. Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and near misses to their team/s. Managed cross-functional collaboration with internal and external interfaces. Qualifications / Requirements Educated with an Engineering degree (or equivalent) including power systems and power electronics subjects (minimum 2:1) with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in HVDC System Design. Conversant with system tools like PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSilent, RTDS, MATLAB, FORTRAN, Python and Isograph etc. RMS System studies such as load-flow, short circuit and stability (both the network and harmonics). EMT System studies such as transient overvoltages, TRV, Ferro resonance, ZMP etc. Insulation co-ordination and main equipment characteristics for HVDC An expertise in the use of computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to the design of the aforementioned activities Power Quality Studies and mitigation measures of issues A general understanding of the characteristics of HVDC Valves and their control systems. ### Presentation ability Desired additional skills Filter Design Design of AC, DC, high Frequency harmonic filters and screening. Calculations of filter performance and rating. Creation of project-specific equipment specifications for filter reactors/capacitors/resistors. ### Equipment Specification Creation of project-specific, high economic value, equipment specifications for equipment such as power transformers, instrument transformers, reactors, capacitors, surge arresters etc. EMC, RFI and PLC interference subject area knowledge – studies and mitigation measures Earthing and bonding studies Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Stafford - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Stafford/Lead-Engineer-2---Electrical-Engineering_R5045311-2) ## 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 Studies Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/39f1402734a0acc75c2e/) Hitachi · Chennai, TN, India +3 more ### [Chef de Projet – Mise en conformité Digital Control System et Automate France France ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/e1653f62481c9e80e3cd/) VINCI · France ### [Actemium Automation Peterborough – Control System Software Engineer Role Peterborough, England Peterborough, England ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/2f908cf6b24ad81bdecc/) VINCI · Peterborough, England ### [Lead Engineer-System Studies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/f1efbd01aedb5dd2eaee/) AECOM · Bengaluru, IND ### [Power System Studies Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/cd8a7eb5118b6d914f50/) Hitachi · Västerås, Västmanland County, SE OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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