Senior Consulting Engineer HVDC Transformer Systems - Extensive Experience Required
Villeurbanne, RHONE ALPES
GE Vernova
Aujourd'hui
Emploi consulté
Description De L'emploi
**Job Description Summary**
GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer with extensive experience in HVDC converter and interface transformer technologies to join the Controlled Title Holders (CTH), a community of senior engineers with the highest level of technical expertise in the business and impactful influencers within the industry.
CTH Consulting Engineers are recognized for their leadership and deep knowledge. This role requires expertise in Power Transformer design, especially HVDC converter and interface transformers, along with a strong understanding of international standards such as IEC and IEEE. A proven record of technical publications is expected to demonstrate reliable technical guidance.
The Consulting Engineer will represent GE Vernova with clients, suppliers, and professional bodies like IEC and CIGRE, providing expert advice and contributing to industry standards. This senior role is key to advancing transformer design and supporting the global energy transition while maintaining GE Vernova's leadership in the power sector.
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Coach and mentor engineers through on-the-job and formal training programs, including HVDC University training modules.
+ Represent GE in engagements with external stakeholders such as clients, third-party suppliers, and professional bodies (IEC, CIGRE, etc.).
+ Collaborate with GE Vernova stakeholders across the HVDC business unit and the wider GE Vernova organization.
+ Develop innovative ideas and contribute to international scientific publications and patents.
+ Lead major and complex assignments with significant long-term business impact within the area of expertise.
+ Coordinate with other GE Vernova HVDC designers to optimize transformer solutions for overall HVDC system performance.
+ Manage the governance process for design specification approvals, ensuring rigorous standards are maintained.
+ Establish and enforce comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing gates with suppliers to ensure oversight and successful delivery and commercial operation of transformers.
+ Lead technical discussions with suppliers to achieve optimized and cost-effective transformer designs for all reference solutions.
+ Maintain a deep understanding of international (IEC, IEEE) and local standards applicable to power transformers.
**Additional Responsibilities**
**Quality:**
+ Participate in the development and deployment of engineering processes, working methods, and best practices.
+ Enforce engineering discipline by ensuring adherence to company policies, quality procedures, and work instructions through training and technical reviews.
+ Report or resolve any non-conformances promptly to maintain high standards.
**Development and Industrialization:**
+ Develop and industrialize tools, solutions, and processes related to engineering activities to enhance efficiency and reliability.
**Health and Safety (EHS):**
+ Identify and assess EHS risks proactively.
+ Lead by example by demonstrating proper safety practices, actively observing work conditions and behaviors, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing effective prevention.
+ Participate in defining corrective actions when unsafe conditions or uncontrolled risks are identified.
+ Routinely monitor workplace behaviors and provide immediate feedback on unsafe actions while celebrating safe practices.
+ Promote a culture of hazard identification and near-miss reporting within the team.
**Must-have requirements:**
+ Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Transformer Design or related fields, with a demonstrated record of technical publications and contributions to the industry.
+ Extensive experience in the design and development of HVDC Converter and Interface Transformers, with a proven ability to lead complex technical programs, typically gained over 15 to 20 years.
+ Deep expertise in transformer specification, validation, testing, insulation coordination, and integration into HVDC and transmission systems.
+ Solid understanding of system-level aspects, including civil interfaces, transport and handling, site installation, and operational performance.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE) and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering practice.
+ Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and industry bodies.
+ Sound engineering judgment and high ethical standards, with a consistent approach to informed and responsible decision-making.
+ Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, multicultural engineering environments, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
+ Proven experience in supplier management, including technical alignment, contract interpretation, and oversight of technical delivery.
+ Clear commitment to talent development, with experience in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to long-term capability building.
**Technical Domain Competencies:**
+ Power Transformer Design
+ Testing and Validation of power transformers
+ Purchase Specification of power transformers
+ Audible noise assessment and mitigation for power transformers
+ Transformer shipping and movement on site
+ Civil interfaces (e.g., transformer foundations, oil catchment pits, etc)
+ Transformer fire protection
+ Electrical modelling and analysis techniques
+ Insulation co-ordination
+ Transformer ancillary component specification and validation
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
**About GE Grid Solutions:**
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll 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'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
**What we offer:**
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer with extensive experience in HVDC converter and interface transformer technologies to join the Controlled Title Holders (CTH), a community of senior engineers with the highest level of technical expertise in the business and impactful influencers within the industry.
CTH Consulting Engineers are recognized for their leadership and deep knowledge. This role requires expertise in Power Transformer design, especially HVDC converter and interface transformers, along with a strong understanding of international standards such as IEC and IEEE. A proven record of technical publications is expected to demonstrate reliable technical guidance.
The Consulting Engineer will represent GE Vernova with clients, suppliers, and professional bodies like IEC and CIGRE, providing expert advice and contributing to industry standards. This senior role is key to advancing transformer design and supporting the global energy transition while maintaining GE Vernova's leadership in the power sector.
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Coach and mentor engineers through on-the-job and formal training programs, including HVDC University training modules.
+ Represent GE in engagements with external stakeholders such as clients, third-party suppliers, and professional bodies (IEC, CIGRE, etc.).
+ Collaborate with GE Vernova stakeholders across the HVDC business unit and the wider GE Vernova organization.
+ Develop innovative ideas and contribute to international scientific publications and patents.
+ Lead major and complex assignments with significant long-term business impact within the area of expertise.
+ Coordinate with other GE Vernova HVDC designers to optimize transformer solutions for overall HVDC system performance.
+ Manage the governance process for design specification approvals, ensuring rigorous standards are maintained.
+ Establish and enforce comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing gates with suppliers to ensure oversight and successful delivery and commercial operation of transformers.
+ Lead technical discussions with suppliers to achieve optimized and cost-effective transformer designs for all reference solutions.
+ Maintain a deep understanding of international (IEC, IEEE) and local standards applicable to power transformers.
**Additional Responsibilities**
**Quality:**
+ Participate in the development and deployment of engineering processes, working methods, and best practices.
+ Enforce engineering discipline by ensuring adherence to company policies, quality procedures, and work instructions through training and technical reviews.
+ Report or resolve any non-conformances promptly to maintain high standards.
**Development and Industrialization:**
+ Develop and industrialize tools, solutions, and processes related to engineering activities to enhance efficiency and reliability.
**Health and Safety (EHS):**
+ Identify and assess EHS risks proactively.
+ Lead by example by demonstrating proper safety practices, actively observing work conditions and behaviors, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing effective prevention.
+ Participate in defining corrective actions when unsafe conditions or uncontrolled risks are identified.
+ Routinely monitor workplace behaviors and provide immediate feedback on unsafe actions while celebrating safe practices.
+ Promote a culture of hazard identification and near-miss reporting within the team.
**Must-have requirements:**
+ Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Transformer Design or related fields, with a demonstrated record of technical publications and contributions to the industry.
+ Extensive experience in the design and development of HVDC Converter and Interface Transformers, with a proven ability to lead complex technical programs, typically gained over 15 to 20 years.
+ Deep expertise in transformer specification, validation, testing, insulation coordination, and integration into HVDC and transmission systems.
+ Solid understanding of system-level aspects, including civil interfaces, transport and handling, site installation, and operational performance.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE) and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering practice.
+ Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and industry bodies.
+ Sound engineering judgment and high ethical standards, with a consistent approach to informed and responsible decision-making.
+ Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, multicultural engineering environments, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
+ Proven experience in supplier management, including technical alignment, contract interpretation, and oversight of technical delivery.
+ Clear commitment to talent development, with experience in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to long-term capability building.
**Technical Domain Competencies:**
+ Power Transformer Design
+ Testing and Validation of power transformers
+ Purchase Specification of power transformers
+ Audible noise assessment and mitigation for power transformers
+ Transformer shipping and movement on site
+ Civil interfaces (e.g., transformer foundations, oil catchment pits, etc)
+ Transformer fire protection
+ Electrical modelling and analysis techniques
+ Insulation co-ordination
+ Transformer ancillary component specification and validation
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
**About GE Grid Solutions:**
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll 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'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
**What we offer:**
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Accelerator Senior Software Platform Engineer (Lyon)
Lyon, RHONE ALPES
Sanofi Group
Aujourd'hui
Emploi consulté
Description De L'emploi
_This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender._
**Job title** : _Accelerator Senior Software Platform Engineer (Lyon)_
+ _Location: Lyon_
**_About the job_**
**Our Team: In the Accelerator's Platform Team**
In a nutshell, a platform team is a team that creates the foundational layers and core building blocks of a company's products. We do not provide direct value to the business, we do, however, support and help all other technical teams to focus on their productivity. The platform team is also here to find ways for multiple teams to work on a cross project that can be reused by all.
**More concretely a platform can be at different levels of granularity:**
+ CI configs and rules to be used by other teams
+ IaC, tooling to deploy and monitor resources in the Cloud
+ Development environment, tools and shared libraries
+ Help and can define global system architecture / security
+ Core abstractions (data model, business modeling) API/SDKs
**Job Description**
**Your key responsibilities will be:**
+ Improve the Developer eXperience
+ Lower the technical overhead for squads / pods
+ PoC all things that could bring better standards - then deploy it!
+ Support and help all teams when necessary
+ Build various tools in a large pool of environment (cli, libraries, IaC, workflow)
+ Work on everything you think can make the difference!
+ Create documentation / recommendation on how to build Cloud Native solution
+ Advocate on the solutions built
**_About you_**
**Key Technical Requirements & Qualifications**
You don't need to check all the points! If you fit only a few of them that is more than enough. But expect to work on most of these points during your daily tasks :)
+ The thirst for knowledge
+ Experience working on Cloud Providers
+ Good understanding of JavaScript / Node.js
+ Experience of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, AWS cdk or any others)
+ Knowledge of building libraries and tools
+ Knowledge of complex APIs systems (network, redundancy, security, logging, etc.)
+ Keen to work in a cross team environment
+ Help and support other teams
+ Knowledge of all transversal activities is a plus (security, optimization, process, etc.)
+ English is mandatory as we are an international team!
**Soft and behavioral skills**
+ Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
+ Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative
+ Problem solving & critical thinking
+ Good written and verbal communication skills
**Your background**
+ 6+ years of experience but do not hesitate to apply if you think you have all the knowledge - this is non blocker
+ No diploma is required but Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus
+ Experience in an innovative / breaking walls environment
+ Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
**Pursue** **_progress_** **.** **Discover** **_e_** **_xtraordinary_** **.**
Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
#LI-FRA #LI-Onsite #Accelerator
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (
**Job title** : _Accelerator Senior Software Platform Engineer (Lyon)_
+ _Location: Lyon_
**_About the job_**
**Our Team: In the Accelerator's Platform Team**
In a nutshell, a platform team is a team that creates the foundational layers and core building blocks of a company's products. We do not provide direct value to the business, we do, however, support and help all other technical teams to focus on their productivity. The platform team is also here to find ways for multiple teams to work on a cross project that can be reused by all.
**More concretely a platform can be at different levels of granularity:**
+ CI configs and rules to be used by other teams
+ IaC, tooling to deploy and monitor resources in the Cloud
+ Development environment, tools and shared libraries
+ Help and can define global system architecture / security
+ Core abstractions (data model, business modeling) API/SDKs
**Job Description**
**Your key responsibilities will be:**
+ Improve the Developer eXperience
+ Lower the technical overhead for squads / pods
+ PoC all things that could bring better standards - then deploy it!
+ Support and help all teams when necessary
+ Build various tools in a large pool of environment (cli, libraries, IaC, workflow)
+ Work on everything you think can make the difference!
+ Create documentation / recommendation on how to build Cloud Native solution
+ Advocate on the solutions built
**_About you_**
**Key Technical Requirements & Qualifications**
You don't need to check all the points! If you fit only a few of them that is more than enough. But expect to work on most of these points during your daily tasks :)
+ The thirst for knowledge
+ Experience working on Cloud Providers
+ Good understanding of JavaScript / Node.js
+ Experience of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, AWS cdk or any others)
+ Knowledge of building libraries and tools
+ Knowledge of complex APIs systems (network, redundancy, security, logging, etc.)
+ Keen to work in a cross team environment
+ Help and support other teams
+ Knowledge of all transversal activities is a plus (security, optimization, process, etc.)
+ English is mandatory as we are an international team!
**Soft and behavioral skills**
+ Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
+ Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative
+ Problem solving & critical thinking
+ Good written and verbal communication skills
**Your background**
+ 6+ years of experience but do not hesitate to apply if you think you have all the knowledge - this is non blocker
+ No diploma is required but Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus
+ Experience in an innovative / breaking walls environment
+ Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
**Pursue** **_progress_** **.** **Discover** **_e_** **_xtraordinary_** **.**
Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
#LI-FRA #LI-Onsite #Accelerator
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (
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