Lead Power Systems Engineer

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Full time
Location: Leicester
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Job offered by: GE Vernova
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Job Description Summary GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, 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. Our engineers dedicated to Naval are involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems. Job Description Role summary/Main purpose This is an exciting opportunity for an experience electrical power systems engineer to provide technical leadership on strategic underwater systems, shore test facility programs in support of the Marine Power Test Facility and UK Systems & Naval Business. The electrical power systems lead will be provide technical leadership and expertise on power system design, power electronic system integration, modelling, test and validation across maritime system architectures on the shore test project and other allocated projects in the underwater and surface ship test facility. Lead and coordinate design teams to meet project objectives (quality, cost, delivery). Provide a key technical expertise interface to the customer. Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools and system solutions, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team. Provide technical expertise in support of business development & tendering, for the MPTF and wider Naval projects. Essential Responsibilities Will work with the existing program Engineering Manager to take on day to day Lead power systems design and test activities for the delivery of the associated project electrical Systems. Will coordinate all power system design and test related engineering activities during the Project, phases. Including power system modelling, auxiliary systems, equipment specification alongside power system test specifications, results analysis and reporting. Responsible for deliver full systems design installation and test (AC and DC power system architecture , power generation and distribution, protection, power conversion, motors and energy stores, cabling, control systems) ensuring the overall design meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain engineering quality control system for the project test phases. Establish and manage contract design documentation. Produce design documentation and test reports as necessary. Liaise with Service Engineer/ Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate in order to support the project and the business. Liaise with other GE businesses, sub-contractors and customers as appropriate in order to support the project and the business. The applicant must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport and a valid full UK driving license Qualifications/Requirements Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic /control engineering or related subject. Chartered Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development. Project leadership/management training Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including “SC Clearance” and “UK Eyes Only Clearance”, are required for this role. Experience in systems application engineering in one or more fields, from power engineering, electrical drive systems , power electronics. Experience of system integration, working on multi-discipline projects You can expect from us: Flexible working arrangements. Attractive compensation package. Flexible benefits you can personalise. Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account. 34 days’ vacation including national holidays. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided:

No GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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