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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects • Develop substation designs from scoping through detailed design • Produce power single-line drawings, plan and elevation drawings, general substation arrangements and layouts • Develop layouts and details for high-voltage bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control buildings • Provide oversight and reviews of proposal deliverables • Perform conceptual engineering and prepare proposal documentation, including BOMs • Write and review high-voltage technical specifications • Support sourcing for vendor quotations and evaluate vendor quotations • Develop clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses • Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues for customers and project managers • Coordinate with sourcing and project teams on technical matters, specifications, cost, and schedules • Write high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes • Interface with customers and project team members through final commissioning • Lead the team toward high-quality products delivered on time and on or under budget • Perform field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering • Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial or utility HV & EHV substation design, or MSEE (power) • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Working knowledge of battery sizing and DC system component selection • Knowledge of power transformer and circuit breaker selection • Knowledge of circuit protection and control/power cable and bus selection and rating • Knowledge of bus, fittings, insulator, and arrester selection • Knowledge of ground grid design and lightning protection • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Fluent in English • Ability to lead a team and be accountable for team results • Must be able and willing to obtain a Professional Engineering license in the U.S.; U.S. Professional Engineering registration strongly desired • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants • Experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation applications, including primary outdoor substation design and required calculations • Knowledge and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes, including NEC and NESC • Ability to engineer design packages without clear customer specifications • Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits • Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability • Commercial experience such as project management • Excellent computer skills, including programming and design automation • Familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation strongly desired

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Discretionary annual bonus eligibility • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Prescription drug coverage • Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions • Company retirement contributions • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability benefits • Life insurance • 12 paid holidays • Permissive time off • Professional development • No relocation assistance