GE Vernova

Lead Controls Engineer

Stafford

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Seniority: Lead / management
Country: GB
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 7 Nov 2026

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Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Controls Engineer with expertise in designing low voltage control schemes for power transformers to work in our Grid Solutions business from our Stafford office.

Job Description

Preparation of control schematics, specifications, general arrangement drawings, cable schedules for control cabinets (marshalling kioks) of power transformers, including interfacing with relays, tap-changers and other transformer components and SCADA / central control system.
Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing, review of supplier drawings, carrying out Factory Acceptance Tests.
Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence.
Experience in Low Voltage Switchgear schematics and related Automation.
Experience of PLC programming / automation software will be preferred (not essential).
Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc).

Education And Experience:

Electrical or Instrumentation or Controls or Mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers).
Experience of working on Autocad Electrical.
Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent).
Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design).
Should have worked independently done control schematics and component specifications.
Shall be able to demonstrate GE Vernova Way (Innovation, Customers, Lean, One team, Accountable).
Shall demonstrate focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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