Electrical Substation Project Engineer 2

GE Vernova • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

17d • $79,200 - $118,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Project Engineer - Substation is responsible for HV / EHV substation design. This role involves executing technical tasks for AC substation projects, developing detailed designs including general arrangements, layouts, and bills of materials. The engineer will perform engineering calculations, coordinate with other disciplines, write specifications for high voltage equipment, and evaluate vendor quotations. This position also requires resolving technical issues, collaborating on project budgets and schedules, and supporting proposal development. The role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team focused on delivering integrated project solutions for large-scale electrification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Grade point average greater than 3.0 [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 FE exam, registered E.I.T.
• Experience / working knowledge of applicable 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 and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications for primary/physical/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
• Able to lead small teams, innovate, and be accountable for results in order 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 designs including general arrangement and layout drawings, plan and elevation views, and detailed bills of materials.
• Design bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control building arrangements.
• Perform engineering calculations related to substation design.
• Coordinate 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 such as 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.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.
• Coordinate with sourcing and project teams to ensure specifications, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Interface with cross-functional 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/reviewing technical specs, estimating materials, assisting with vendor quote evaluations, guiding design/drafting teams, and developing clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses.
• Contribute to engineering automation, productivity improvements, and quality initiatives.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level