Senior Power Systems Engineer – Railway Systems

1 week ago

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom GE Vernova Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year
Job Description SummaryGE Vernova's 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 world's 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.

You'll 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 You'll 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 You'll 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

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