JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior HVDC Application Engineer is a recognized leader within the engineering team, driving business strategy through deep technical expertise and market insight. This individual proactively partners with business leaders to deliver optimal customer solutions that align with both technical and commercial goals. Serving as the key technical authority during the entire Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase, the Senior HVDC Application Engineer ensures the business is well-positioned to meet customer needs and capitalize on market opportunities.

ABOUT US:

Come bring your energy to change the world!
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
• Ten (10) years minimum experience in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design and commissioning.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

The Senior Electrical HVDC Application Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of HV/EHV substation design and execution, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Define and manage the HVDC engineering quality plan with the Project Engineering Manager (PEM); ensure adherence to the Engineering Management Handbook (EMH).
• Serve as the technical lead during the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase, coordinating with the HVDC Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford, UK, and North America teams to develop technically and economically sound solutions.
• Lead technical scope development, including system configuration, performance estimation, and cost analysis; interface closely with commercial teams.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of project deliverables under the PDG scope; lead design reviews and change control processes.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, integration, and execution of AC/DC substation projects, including equipment layout, grounding, cable routing, and control buildings.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering disciplines, sourcing, and project management to meet cost, schedule, and specification requirements.
• Lead and guide engineering teams by setting clear expectations and reviewing deliverables; identify and engage key stakeholders to align on execution strategy.
• Oversee development of bid packages, technical specifications, scope of work documents, and vendor evaluations for high-voltage equipment and subcontracted services.
• Review and ensure compliance with customer specifications through clause-by-clause technical assessments.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Manager to prepare full EPC estimates and proposals for utility, industrial, renewable, and HVDC-related projects.
• Support customer-facing technical presentations and proposal reviews; augment commercial efforts with engineering insights.
• Track and manage engineering schedules and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and project success.
• Review and validate the design quality plan for all engineering work within the PDG scope.