GE Vernova

Senior Power Systems Engineer Railway Systems

Company
Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/23/2025
Description
Job Description Summary

GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the worlds major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

At GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage, we are driving the electrification of the railway sector using world-leading power systems and technology. We are now looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer Railway Systems with deep expertise in railway electrification, grid compliance, and EMC/power quality to join our growing team.

Job Description

As the Senior Power Systems Engineer- Railway Systems see you shape the technical direction of complex rail electrification projects, influencing design from pre-bid all the way through to delivery. You'll work on multi-megawatt power systems, advanced converter technologies, and ensure robust compliance with Network Rail and Grid Code standards.

Youll be the go-to technical expert within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, applying modelling, simulation, and innovation to electrify rail networks more reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.

What Youll Do

Act as the technical authority on railway power systems, power quality, and EMC impacts

Design and model multi-MW rail electrification systems, including power converters and protection schemes

Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams

Lead technical analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent

Support full lifecycle project activity from pre-bid, tendering, through to execution and validation

Ensure all solutions comply with applicable Network Rail, national grid, and international standards

Represent GE in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies

Contribute to the ongoing power systems strategy for rail and utilities within the UK and globally

Drive innovation and technology adoption to meet the demands of future railway infrastructure

Collaborate with sales and business development teams in technical workshops and customer engagement

Support timely and quality-driven project delivery, balancing cost and performance.

What Youll Bring

Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, ideally with a focus on power systems

Significant experience in railway power systems, grid connection, and power quality/EMC

Strong knowledge of power electronic converter systems in rail or industrial settings

Track record of designing or reviewing rail electrification systems (HV/MV/LV)

Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent

What Will Make You Stand Out

Experience working on UK rail infrastructure or similar regulated transport/power projects

Ability to lead multiple technical workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving project environment

Strong stakeholder communication and technical presentation skills

Detail-oriented approach with the ability to explain complex systems clearly

Experience embedding safety and compliance into technical designs

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel (UK and international, short term)

Why GE Vernova Power Conversion?

Work at the forefront of rail decarbonisation and infrastructure modernisation

Influence high-impact, complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle

Collaborate with a world-class team focused on sustainability, electrification, and innovation

You can expect from us

  • Challenging and exciting projects.
  • A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
  • Attractive compensation.
  • Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
  • 26 days vacation plus bank 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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