Company
Gevernova
Location
Berlin, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Primary category
Other
Posted date
17 Apr 2026
Valid through
16 Jun 2026
Role and Responsibilities:
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Leading the design, integration, studies, testing, and delivery of HVDC Control & Protection systems in line with project and tender requirements.
Drive consistent design practices and the deployment of common global engineering processes across all delivery centres.
Provide technical direction, governance, and expert guidance to ensure solutions meet contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
Execute and oversee engineering analysis and evaluations to ensure compliance with business standards, procedures, and product/program requirements.
Capture and embed lessons learned to continuously improve technical quality and execution efficiency.
Operational & Delivery Management
Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring safe, predictable, and efficient execution of projects.
Uphold and embed Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles across all engineering activities.
Define project execution strategies, engineering estimates, and delivery plans in collaboration with Team Managers.
Identify technical, schedule, and organisational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Manage engineering resources, workloads, schedules, and project milestones to meet delivery commitments.
Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), required resources, and skill levels to achieve agreed delivery timelines.
People & Organisational Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing engineering talent within the department.
Develop and maintain an effective engineering organisation structure, processes, and tools to support scalable and repeatable delivery.
Provide direction and guidance to senior specialists, team managers, and supervisory staff operating with significant autonomy.
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where individuals can perform at their best.
Ensure organisational vision, values, and behaviours are embedded in daily leadership and decision-making.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
Drive improvements in engineering tools, methods, systems, and operational processes to enhance customer value and business efficiency.
Build strong internal partnerships with project management, commercial, manufacturing, commissioning, and global engineering teams.
Actively contribute to cross-functional leadership forums, making informed decisions and engaging subject-matter experts when required.
Support business growth by contributing to tendering activities, technical risk reviews, and execution planning.
Required Qualifications:
Engineering degree or equivalent in Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related discipline, or proven equivalent experience in HVDC Control & Protection engineering.
Extensive experience in HVDC Control & Protection systems, including design, integration, testing, and delivery.
Proven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams in both technical and operational contexts.
Strong ability to define strategy, manage complexity, and deliver results in a matrix and multi-site global organisation.
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems and implement robust technical and organisational solutions.
Advanced leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Strong sense of urgency with proven capability to identify, manage, and mitigate technical and organisational risks.
Experience working across global delivery centres and collaborating with international stakeholders.
Professional working proficiency in German and English.
Why we come to work: At GE Grid Solutions, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we are always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you will need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you will be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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