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 tasks for AC substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer and works as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team. The role contributes to integrated project solutions that enable large-scale electrification and support customer needs. The position develops substation layouts and drawings, performs design calculations, coordinates with other engineering disciplines, prepares equipment specifications and purchase requests, and evaluates vendor quotations. It also supports issue resolution, project budget and schedule objectives, proposal development, and engineering automation, productivity, and quality initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
Grade point average greater than 3.4 on the U.S. system.
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 applicable design calculations, including 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.
Exposure to Transmission and Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants, and 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 bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
Perform engineering calculations related to substation design.
Coordinate the overall design with other disciplines, including single-line diagrams and schematics, and relay protection and control requirements.
Write specifications for high-voltage equipment 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.
Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to maintain project budget and schedule.
Coordinate with sourcing and project teams to meet specification, cost, and schedule objectives.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including Principal Engineers, Protection & Control Engineers, Electrical/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

Competitive compensation and discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
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 with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Professional development opportunities.