Team Leader HVDC System Design at GE Vernova

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

• This is a leadership role within the HVDC Systems Engineering team and the successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on project activities related to HVDC applications.
• The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to expand their leadership skills and professional development and is to be based at the HVDC Engineering Centre in Stafford, UK with responsibility for the HVDC Systems Design in UK.
• You will need to interpret the customer’s technical requirements and to design the most cost effective overall solution for an HVDC installation using standard solutions with the objective of minimizing total cost.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Leadership and Functional Management of the HVDC Systems Design team in UK. 
• Ensure a safe working environment for the team - Identify and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implement practical safety measures. 
• Ensure Delivery of HVDC System Design teams’ scope is in line with plan (On Time Delivery - OTD) and budget. 
• Ensure correct level of Quality of the teams’ deliverables (documentation & engineering product). 
• Planning of the teams scope of work and setting of priorities. 
• Ensure best practice processes and tools for Systems teamwork scope and audit that processes are being followed. 
• Ensure a ‘Lean’ approach and culture within the team and drive the team to committed cost and time savings. 
• Recruitment, development and people review for the team. 
• Lead the capture, implementation, and validation of project requirements. 
• Effectively communicates technical issues throughout the organization. 
• Develop and maintain KPIs for the team. 
• Lead team in solving challenging technical issues in HVDC System Design. 
• Proactive interaction with other engineering departments and regions for product definition. 
• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team. 

Candidate Profile 

• The candidate will preferably be educated to degree level in a related Engineering or Science subject and be able to demonstrate they have the in-depth experience and proven abilities to perform the role. 
• Candidates with significant proven experience in the design and/or development of HVDC HV Equipment and system engineering studies is preferred covering both LCC and VSC technology solutions. 

Previous experience preferred in the following areas: 

• Leadership and management of an engineering team. 
• Management of technical issues both internally and with client. 
• Strong integration with other stakeholders. 
• An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills and a willingness to share the knowledge are essential qualities. 

Qualifications & Characteristics: 

• Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree. 
• Take a pro-active approach to ensuring Health & Safety is paramount, including conducting Risk Assessments. 
• EHS compliance capability. 
• Prior experience of people management. 
• Prior experience of electrical transmission industry. 
• Knowledge of Equipment Specification & report checking and approving. 
• Knowledge of power system and harmonic studies. 
• Knowledge of assessing supplier technical offers, Type Test witnessing and equipment installation. 
• Requirements capture, compliance and Verification & Validation experience. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Excellent organisation and leadership skills. 

Specific Abilities: 

• Attention to process and detail to ensure quality of teams deliverables. 
• Accurate planning and drive to achieve on time delivery. 
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Desire to challenge the way we work and seek improvements.