Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager

🔥 12 hours ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $131.7k - $219.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🤓 Technical Project Manager

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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 the full scope of HV/EHV AC power substation design projects • Lead multi-discipline technical project teams and contractors • Coordinate with vendors, professional customers, project managers, engineering teams, and subcontracted resources • Perform detailed substation design work and quality reviews • Provide technical direction and coordinate with the Project Manager on schedule and budget • Manage scheduling, standards and specifications compliance, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance and control • Develop and oversee power single-line diagrams • Develop general substation arrangement drawings, including layouts, elevations, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings, and control building layouts • Develop high-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and detailed arrangements • Serve as the single point of contact for technical matters • Direct and support engineers and designers to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines • Drive cross-discipline coordination for integrated substation solutions • Review and contribute to conceptual engineering and proposal documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications • Support sourcing, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications and assumptions • Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes • Support vendor engagement and equipment selection • Lead subcontracted design work scopes as needed • Assist the manager with team productivity and billable utilization • Ensure engineering outputs meet customer CTQs and are delivered on time and within budget • Support commissioning and interfaces between customers and project stakeholders • Deliver integrated project solutions for large-scale electrification

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university • Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage substation design (+138kV) • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Willingness to complete a drug screen, as applicable • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing, with ability to get licensure in other states • Experience with EHV substation design standards • Expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering for utility and renewable energy projects • Primary outdoor substation design, calculations, and electrical protection • Industrial power system design at 12.5 kV and above • Proficiency in battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power calculations • Experience with power transformer and circuit breaker selection • Conductor sizing and application • Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination • Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards • Field-testing and commissioning experience • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills • Customer-facing communication and commercial awareness, including change orders and project delivery • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and design automation tools

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Health Coach access with 24/7 nurse-based support • 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 opportunities • Relocation assistance is not provided