Lead Validation & Verification Project Engineer
GE Vernova · Posted Nov 3
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova's Systems Engineering team for LPB delivers HVDC Control & Protection and automation systems for grid-connected projects. The role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for design, configuration, testing, and validation across the project lifecycle, from lab testing and FAT/FST through site commissioning and service. The Lead V&V Project Engineer drives consistent design practices, global processes, and robust V&V strategies across projects, NPI, and product care.
What you will do
- Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring solutions meet all contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert technical guidance across the project lifecycle—including Tendering, Lab Testing (RTDS/ATE), FAT/FST, Site Commissioning, and Service. Deputize for the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) when required.
- Plan, monitor, and execute all V&V-related activities, ensuring rigorous defect tracking, traceability, test documentation, and compliance with grid codes and functional specifications.
- Monitor and control engineering budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk management processes. Manage change control (CCB) and drive design reviews in line with company guidelines.
- Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, NPI, and Product Care. Translate customer needs into robust, profitable technical solutions.
- Drive improvement initiatives, standardization, and "cost-out" plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Apply a lean mindset to streamline review processes and eliminate redundant work.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers. Support their career development, manage workload and shift planning effectively, and foster a healthy, sustainable working culture (preventing burnout and ensuring team retention). Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification with suitable industry experience.
- Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, with a strong focus on Verification & Validation or testing.
- Deep understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools).
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, project schedules, risks, and multi-task under strict time scales while maintaining engineering integrity, quality, and safety.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders and manage customer relationships.
- Willingness to work flexibly when required and travel globally for site support or customer alignment.
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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