The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

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.

We’re seeking a Power Systems engineer to join our world-class team. You’ll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Power Systems associated components & equipment.
• Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
• Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: – including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, eTAP, DigSilent, PSCAD etc.
• Develop equipment specifications, FDS’s and support overall system level design.
• Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
• Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
• Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
• Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
• Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.

Qualifications/Requirements

• This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments for UK Security Clearance (SC) as part of the hiring process
• https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
• Working towards or hold a CEng qualification (or strong interest).
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
• Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.

You can expect from us

• A rewarding career with a world-class organization, tackling challenging projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and development.
• Flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.
• 34 days’ vacation including national holidays.

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)