At GE Vernova, we’re shaping a more reliable, sustainable, and connected energy system. As part of our Grid Solutions team, you’ll work on advanced technologies that support the global energy transition, including complex HVDC control system projects.
We’re looking for a Static Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Stafford. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving complex challenges, and contributing to critical power infrastructure projects with real-world impact. Due to the nature of the role, you should be comfortable with extensive travel and spending time on sites in the UK and internationally.
As a Static Commissioning Engineer, you’ll support the preparation and execution of static (pre-commissioning) commissioning activities for HVDC control systems. You’ll play a key role in site installation, testing, troubleshooting, and handover, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and carry out static (pre-commissioning) commissioning activities
Plan and coordinate site installation and testing work
Control system installation, cable laying, and termination
Configure, test, and troubleshoot IEC 61850 IEDs, HMI, TFR, and related systems
Cubicle, inter-cubicle, field interface, and analogue injection testing
Support interlock testing and wider system troubleshooting
Maintain accurate reports, as-built markups, and equipment records
Work closely with customers and project teams to resolve site issues
Follow EHS, customer safety, and commissioning standards at all times
Support system handover to dynamic commissioning and provide after-sales or RTDS lab support where needed
What We’re Looking For
Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in commissioning, testing, or site installation of control systems
Knowledge of HVDC, substation automation, or power system control applications
Hands-on experience with IEC 61850 configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with HMI, TFR, interlocks, and field interface testing
Understanding of CT/PT/CVT testing and analogue injection testing
Knowledge of industrial networking and system troubleshooting
Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
A strong commitment to safe working practices
Comfortable with extensive travel and longer periods working on site, both in the UK and internationally.
Desirable
Experience in HVDC, FACTS, or substation control/protection projects
Exposure to RTDS lab testing or simulation activities
Previous site-based or customer-facing engineering experience
Why Join Us?
At GE Vernova, you’ll have the chance to work on complex, meaningful projects that are helping modernise power networks around the world. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, gain exposure to leading grid technologies, and build your career in a business focused on the future of energy.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
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