Regional Principal Engineer

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Job Description Summary The global energy transition demands a massive expansion of the electrical transmission network to integrate renewable energy sources and strengthen interconnections between grids. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, FACTS and Advanced AC Substations (ACS) are at the core of this transformation—enabling efficient, reliable, and flexible power transmission across regions and countries. Within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business, the Principal Engineer acts as the regional technical authority for plant and primary design activities, supporting project execution, design optimization, and competence development across assigned geographies

This role ensures the consistent application of design standards and best practices across HVDC converter stations, FACTS and ACS substations, covering the full plant engineering scope—from high-voltage yard layout and equipment specification to earthing, insulation coordination, and integration with civil and control disciplines. The Principal Engineer connects global domain expertise with local project teams, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and quality in the delivery of HVDC and ACS projects. Job Description Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as the regional technical authority , providing expert guidance to design, project, and tendering teams

Review and validate the design to ensure compliance with design standards, safety, and operability requirements. Support interdisciplinary design coordination between primary, secondary, civil, and control teams to ensure consistency and correctness of interfaces. Lead or contribute to design and constructability reviews , root cause analyses , lessons learned , and continuous improvement initiatives

Validate designs against grid code requirements , electrical clearances , EMC , and Safety-by-Design principles. Regional Project & Tender Support Act as the primary regional interface between global domain leaders and local projec

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