Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is hiring a Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate the technical design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects. The role oversees design quality, technical specifications, schedules, budgets, customer and vendor interfaces, and commissioning support.
Responsibilities
- The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects
- 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
- 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
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies
- The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects
- Proven experience in small team leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 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
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Remote position
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