Lead Designer - Transformer
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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.
- 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)
- 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 (Wind Chill / equivalent)
- Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design)
- Knowledge of IEC
60076. Knowledge of IEC
61378, rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred - Should have worked independently on tender and project designs
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
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