FACTS Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering

GE Vernova

  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.Principal Engineers are recognised technical leaders within GE Vernova who deliver deep expertise in their specialised domains, driving high-impact solutions and guiding major projects from concept to implementation.Principal Engineers engage across functions, working closely with Consulting Engineers, the Chief Engineer’s Office, and business leaders to ensure technical excellence and competitive advantage in GE Vernova’s offerings.In this role, you are are relied upon to provide advanced engineering judgment, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to developing technical strategies.You will play a pivotal role in advancing technology within their discipline, shaping engineering best practices, contributing to industry standards, and ensuring that projects meet or exceed quality, cost, and performance expectations.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a recognised subject-matter expert in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technologies, providing technical leadership across R&D, product development, and project execution.
  • Lead complex engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute elements of the FACTS technology roadmap in collaboration with senior technical leadership.
  • Contribute to and support participation in industry standards bodies (IEC, CIGRE, IEEE) and technical working groups.
  • Evaluate new technologies, tools, and methods for potential integration into GE Vernova’s product portfolio.
  • Support the development and enforcement of engineering standards, guidelines, and design practices within the FACTS domain.
  • Provide advanced technical guidance in AC power system planning, stability analysis, and FACTS application engineering.
  • Oversee and validate simulation, modeling, and analysis for FACTS planning and design (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD).
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical skill growth and supporting succession planning.
  • Support Intellectual Property (IP) efforts, including contributing to patents and ensuring compliance with freedom-to-operate requirements.
  • Act as a key technical resource for commercial, supply chain, and quality teams, ensuring technical risks are mitigated and opportunities maximized.
  • Lead or participate in root cause analyses for major quality issues, recommending corrective actions and improvements.
  • Support training material development and deliver selected technical training sessions in own domain.
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, power systems, or related field, with emphasis on power electronics or FACTS applications.
  • Significant engineering experience in power system planning, stability studies, and FACTS technology application.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects with measurable business impact.
  • Familiarity with national and international grid codes, regulatory frameworks, and FACTS market dynamics.
  • Working knowledge of IP creation and management.
  • Proficiency with major simulation tools for FACTS studies.
  • Willingness to travel for technical meetings, site visits, and industry engagements.
Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following:
  • FACTS control and protection strategies.
  • Main circuit design and hardware.
  • System stability and mitigation of instabilities.
  • Integration of grid-forming and energy storage concepts into FACTS solutions.
Desired Characteristics:
  • Significant problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical depth and business considerations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and able to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organisation.
  • Recognised as a trusted authority in the FACTS engineering community.
About Us:GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. 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 – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.About GEV Grid Solutions:At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.Why we come to work:At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.What we offer:A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreementsCompetitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No

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