Electrical Substation Project Engineer - 2

GE Vernova•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

10d•$79,200 - $118,800

About The Position

The Electrical Project Engineer – Substation is responsible for high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation design. The engineer executes technical work for AC substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer, developing design drawings and layouts, performing engineering calculations, coordinating design across disciplines, preparing equipment specifications and purchase requests, and evaluating vendor quotations. The role works with customers, project managers, a multidisciplinary engineering and design team, and internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and help meet project budget, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. The engineer also supports proposal development through technical specification work, material estimates, vendor quote evaluations, design-team guidance, and technical clarifications and responses. The position contributes to engineering automation, productivity improvements, and quality initiatives. GE Vernova describes its work as delivering integrated project solutions to enable large-scale electrification and support customer needs. Travel, including international travel, is required as needed and in accordance with company travel and tax policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
U.S.-system grade point average greater than 3.0.
Work experience in power systems engineering and design.
Ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.

Nice To Haves

Passed the FE exam and registered as an E.I.T.
Experience or working knowledge of design calculations such as battery sizing and DC system component selection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus sizing, fittings, insulator selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.
Work exposure to Transmission and Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants.
Project experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation applications for primary, physical, and outdoor design, including aspects of civil design and control and relay protection design.
Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC.
Prior GEV work experience.
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to lead small teams, innovate, and be accountable for results to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and familiarity with AutoCAD, including 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

Execute technical tasks for AC substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer.
Develop high-voltage substation general arrangement and layout drawings, plan and elevation views, detailed bills of materials, and arrangements for buses, cables, equipment, conduits, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
Perform engineering calculations related to substation design.
Coordinate the overall design with other disciplines, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and relay protection and control requirements.
Write high-voltage equipment specifications and prepare material purchase requests.
Evaluate vendor quotations for substation equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnect switches, power transformers, high-voltage cables, and protection and control systems.
Resolve technical issues in coordination with the customer and project manager.
Work with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to maintain project budgets and schedules.
Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.
Coordinate with sourcing and project teams to meet specification, cost, and schedule objectives.
Interface with principal engineers, protection and control engineers, electrical and physical designers, CAD operators, project managers, and support functions.
Support proposal development by writing or reviewing technical specifications, estimating materials, assisting with vendor quote evaluations, guiding design and drafting teams, and developing clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses.
Contribute to engineering automation, productivity improvements, and quality initiatives.

Benefits

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, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development and competitive compensation.