Power Systems Engineer - Electrification & Propulsion Systems

  • IF1874 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited
  • Rugby, Warwickshire
  • 12/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Overview

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Generate and validate system architectures - produce Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for AC and DC power system architectures; ensure designs comply with applicable health and safety requirements, international standards (IEC, MIL, DEF STAN), and marine classification society rules where applicable.
  • Perform power systems studies and analysis - conduct and support power systems studies using simulation tools including MATLAB, DigSilent PowerFactory, eTAP, PSCAD, and PSS/E; studies include short circuit, load flow, harmonic, transient, insulation co-ordination, arc flash, and protection co-ordination analysis.
  • Author equipment specifications and technical documentation - generate main and balance-of-plant equipment specifications, functional documents, and test documentation for Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) switchboards, generators, cables, converters, transformers, motors, and auxiliary systems.
  • Capture and validate requirements - define and capture system requirements; support validation and verification activities to confirm designs meet technical and contractual obligations throughout the engineering lifecycle.
  • Deliver technical support across the project lifecycle - provide technical support during commissioning phases and through life in service and obsolescence support; travel within the UK and overseas for short term project assignments as required.
Required Qualifications
  • Sole British citizenship and eligibility for UK BPSS or SC clearance (non negotiable).
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Proven experience in Power Systems engineering, with applicable knowledge at equipment or systems level.
  • Proficiency with one or more Power Systems simulation tools: MATLAB, DigSilent PowerFactory, eTAP, PSCAD, or PSS/E.
  • Working knowledge of marine classification society rules, or IEC, MIL, or DEF STAN standards.
  • Ability to produce clear, accurate, and concise engineering documentation.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally for short term project assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial, maritime, or offshore domain environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of: Power Systems modelling, generator excitation systems, or Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD).
  • Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional engineering institution.
  • Familiarity with engineering lifecycle processes and formal requirements management methods.
Benefits
  • 34 days annual leave including national holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Company pension contribution.
  • Private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance.
  • Healthy lifestyle account.
  • Flexible benefits you can personalise to your needs.
  • Structured career development and training opportunities.
  • Relocation assistance: Not provided.