Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering 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 all technical aspects of AC power substation projects • Self-perform the physical design, supported by a P&C Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc. • 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

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university • Minimum of 10 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 • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states • Proven expertise in: 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) • Proficient in key design calculations including: 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova • 24/7 nurse-based resource • Access to Employee Assistance Program providing 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 • 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