# Lead V&V Project Engineer at GE Vernova

> Open job at GE Vernova in Stafford, United Kingdom. Workplace: Hybrid.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/ge-vernova-lead-v-v-project-engineer-s31s63e
Posted 6 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 7 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [GE Vernova](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/ge-vernova)
- Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Employment type: Full-time
- Apply from: Anywhere
- Local language: Not required
- Relocation support: Yes
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship

## Job description

### Job Description Summary

Shape the next generation of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) testing and validation — leading a team whose work keeps the world's power grids running safely and reliably.

As a Lead Project Engineer, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and validation of complex HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) and automation systems. You'll shape consistent design practices and robust verification and validation (V&V) strategies that drive flawless execution across live projects, new product introduction, and product care. This is a genuine opportunity to expand your technical and project leadership capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions — your team's work directly determines how reliably these systems perform in the field.

### Job Description

**Key Responsibilities**

- Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring solutions meet all contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert technical guidance across the project lifecycle—including Tendering, Lab Testing (RTDS/ATE), FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service. Deputize for the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) when required.
- Plan, monitor, and execute all V&V-related activities, ensuring rigorous defect tracking, traceability, test documentation, and compliance with grid codes and functional specification
- Monitor and control engineering budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management processes. Manage change control (CCB) and drive design reviews in line with company guidelines.
- Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care. Translate customer needs into robust, profitable technical solutions.
- Drive improvement initiatives, standardization, and "cost-out" plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Apply a lean mindset to streamline review processes and eliminate redundant work.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers. Support their career development, manage workload and shift planning effectively, and foster a healthy, sustainable working culture (preventing burnout and ensuring team retention).
- Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities.

You're someone who brings hands-on HVDC or grid-connected systems experience together with a genuine interest in developing people, and who's energized by solving technical problems that have a real, measurable impact on power system reliability.

**Qualifications**

_Required:_

- A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is nice to have, but we're most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
- Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, with a focus on verification and validation or testing
- Strong understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools)
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining engineering quality and safety standards

_Preferred:_

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing customer relationships
- Willingness to travel for site support or customer alignment as needed

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your personal and family needs, along with ongoing opportunities to grow your career through on-the-job learning and development.

### Additional Information

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

## How to apply

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