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Lead Designer Transformer-1

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Stafford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Designer - Transformer to work from our Stafford office in our Grid Solutions buisness.
We are looking for a Transformer Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (preferably 400kV AC and beyond and/or HVDC) transformers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
Preparation transformer detailed engineering design (including necessary calculations) and drawings (preferably 400kV and above with HVDC / offshore experience) ability to carry out / review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and specify parameters critical to quality (CTQ) and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
Review of specifications identification of clarifications/deviations and action plans with the ability to lead them to conclusion
Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery right first time and budget adherence
Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers suppliers other departments such as projects tendering manufacturing quality procurement etc).

Education and Experience:
Electrical or mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers)
Experience of working on 3D 2D tools (Inventor / equivalent Autocad)
Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations active part design including lead exits insulation windings nesting of coils and tank design)
Knowledge of IEC60076. Knowledge of IEC61378 rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred
Should have worked independently on tender and project designs

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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