Lead HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer (w/m/d)

Job Description Summary Locations: Berlin, Dresden, Erlangen, or Salzbergen (Germany) | English Required | HVDC Control & Protection | Dynamic Performance Study | Protection Coordination Study | AC/DC Interaction Study | Harmonic Stability Performance | PSCAD | RSCAD

Job Description What You'll Do Core Engineering Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and verification of HVDC Control and Protection systems, with a strong focus on engineering design—not just testing or validation

EMT modelling of HVDC systems, AC network equivalents, and renewable systems (wind parks, solar PV, etc.) in PSCAD

Convert or model AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface with control and protection hardware equipment to validate control and protection systems

System Analysis & Optimization: Analyze and improve the performance of HVDC Control and Protection systems through:

Dynamic performance studies

Protection coordination studies

AC/DC interaction studies

Harmonic stability performance

Business Support Activities: Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after-sales activities including:

Analyzing requirements for HVDC protection systems based on customer specifications, grid codes, and international standards

HVDC system modelling in PSCAD and RTDS

AC network modelling and validation in RTDS and PSCAD

Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools

Renewable AC network (solar, wind parks) modelling and validation in PSCAD and RSCAD

Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models

Technical Leadership: Play a key role in engineering design reviews and provide technical leadership

Identify potential project risks and technical weaknesses, and propose safe, reliable, and compliant solutions

Ensure project plans include all necessary activities and studies to meet customer and technical requirements

Support improvements to existing algorithms and strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues

Support the development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shutdown)

Process Improvement: Contribute to continual improvement by introducing new tools, methods, and process improvements

Promote a standard product methodology, seeking opportunities to reuse solutions

Foster collaboration across projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated

Essential Requirements Education & Experience: Engineering degree or equivalent (including power systems and power electronics), or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in the HVDC business

Demonstrated experience in HVDC control and protection system design, implementation, and verification (not just validation or commissioning)

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of functional characteristics and interactions between AC and HVDC systems

Knowledge of HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategies

Hands-on proficiency with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools

Experience with system modelling and analysis

Professional Skills: Excellent communication and client engagement skills

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Experience creating and presenting technical reports

Ability to respond to client questions and lead technical discussions

Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks

Work Style: Results-driven and adaptable

Able to work to deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity

Flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally to support projects

Alternative Experience Welcome If you do not have direct HVDC experience, we also welcome candidates with strong backgrounds in: Power system studies, including dynamic performance analysis

Experience with PSCAD or similar simulation tools

System analysis to evaluate and understand system behavior (including RMS and EMT studies, grid code compliance, and network stability analysis)

Application areas such as wind farm integration, HVDC VSC systems, or LLC systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Process improvement or Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience or certification

• Ability to define requirements and ensure adherence to best practices

• Experience in technical leadership

• Previous experience working in the HVDC industry

Who We Are

GE Vernova – Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is a rapidly growing business line within GE Vernova, the energy company that spun off from General Electric in 2024 to accelerate the global energy transition. With over 12,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge technologies for reliable and efficient power transmission and distribution. GSI specializes in substation integration projects, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, and plays a key role in modernizing grids and integrating renewable energy sources. Our mission is to build a more sustainable, resilient, and carbon-neutral future by electrifying the world with advanced grid solutions.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No