Consulting Engineer – HVDC System Solutions (f/m/d)

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Job Description Summary Job Description: Role Summary/Purpose: The energy transition drives an unprecedented growth in demand for and generation of electricity. To accommodate this growth, the capacity of transmission system is projected to grow three-fold. High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems will play a key role in connecting remote and offshore renewables, interconnecting energy markets and reinforcing AC grids. Converter stations are required to convert AC to DC and vice versa and control both real and reactive power flows to achieve additional grid support services. GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business line offers a full set of HVDC system solutions including both voltage sourced converter (VSC) as well as line commutated converter (LCC) HVDC valve technologies to meet the transmission planning needs of utilities, system operators, developers and industrial clients worldwide. GE Vernova’s CTO office is tasked with developing the R&D roadmap for HVDC systems, managing competencies within the company, and supporting projects with specialised technical support. Consulting Engineers, who sit in the CTO team, are the highest technical authority within G...