About the role

Senior Technical Leader responsible for system design in HVDC and AC projects at GE Grid Solutions. Leading regional teams and ensuring technical excellence in energy transition ventures.

Responsibilities

Serve as the regional technical authority, providing expert guidance to design, project, and tendering teams.
Review and guide system design to ensure compliance with design standards, safety, and operability requirements.
Support interdisciplinary design coordination between primary, secondary, civil, and control teams to ensure consistency and correctness of interfaces.
Act as the primary regional interface between global domain leaders and local project teams for system design topics.
Support tenders and project execution by providing technical expertise, risk assessments, and optimized engineering solutions tailored to project needs.
Mentor and coach engineers on system study and Engineering, HVDC yard concepts, and ACS substation design practices.
Provide structured feedback to global R&D and product development teams based on project experience and customer feedback.
Work closely with Project Engineering Managers, Plant Engineering Leads, Civil and Control Engineers, and Product Managers to ensure design consistency and quality.
Represent GE Vernova in technical discussions with utilities, consultants, and partners during forums.
Actively participate in standards update/development with relevant authorities such as VDE, IEC, CENELEC.

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
20+ years of experience in HVDC, FACTS, or AC substation primary/plant design, including engineering, integration, or commissioning.
Experience in with power transmission domains including Wind, Solar, HVDC, and HV substations.
Strong technical expertise in: Relevant software tools for power system analysis.
Conceptual design of HVDC converter stations and high-voltage substations.
High-voltage equipment: circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, bushings, surge arresters, etc.
Insulation coordination, clearance studies, and earthing system design.
Knowledge of standards and regulations such as IEC, IEEE, EN, and other grid code requirements for HVDC, FACTS and AC systems such as VDE, CENELEC.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven track record of driving process improvement initiatives.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Willingness to travel ~20% of time, regionally and occasionally internationally; Fluent in German and English.

Working in an international team
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.