Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova delivers integrated project solutions that enable large-scale electrification and support customer needs. The Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager 3 leads multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinates the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, including engineering deliverables, technical reviews, customer and vendor interfaces, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the physical design, and supported by a P&C Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc., on your team. Able to correctly apply and specify substation equipment
- Proven experience in small team leadership
- Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, engineering hours budget, and ensuring quality assurance and control
- Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including:
- Power single-line diagrams & equipment specifications
- General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts)
- High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements
- Detailed Bill of Materials
- Related studies and calculations
- Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams
- Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines
- Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions
- Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including:
- Conceptual engineering
- Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications)
- Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope
- Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget
- Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design (or 6 years with a Master's degree and substation design HV/EHV experience)
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies
- +10 years of experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states. Willingness to use license
- Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards
- Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy)
- Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection
- Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above)
- Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power
- Power transformer and circuit breaker selection
- Conductor sizing and application
- Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications
- Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety
- Strong troubleshooting skills-both electrical and mechanical
- Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools
Benefits
- This role has a remote option for US or Canada (Ontario) market only.
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
- GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
- Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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