Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Substation (Remote Option)
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer will be designing electrical high voltage substations and will serve as a technical leader across engineering teams, responsible for the proper performance of on-shore substation & HVDC/FACTS balance-of-plant design packages. This includes ensuring performance within the committed budget, planning, and quality. The main objective is to plan and lead basic and detailed design, manage and monitor detailed execution progress, and coordinate the execution of substation/plant engineering design work packages done by subcontractors. The role requires the ability to self-perform design. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. The engineer must follow customer specifications or requirements and be aware of customer and national regulations and internal standards. The Senior Project Engineer is capable and willing to certify finished engineering products as proper and correct, including Professional Engineering reviews and sealing. The role offers a high level of autonomy. Join a team that delivers integrated project solutions enabling large-scale electrification and supporting critical customer needs across the energy sector. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Leader / Technical Director to provide technical leadership for complex substation, HVDC, and (Flexible AC Transportation System) FACTS projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in HVDC systems, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV/EHV substation design
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the United States, with the ability and willingness to review and seal drawings
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel, in compliance with applicable company travel and tax policies
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading the execution of large and complex substation or plant projects
- EPC project experience in the field of high-voltage substations
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent English grammar, spelling, and syntax
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and make sound decisions
- Strong EHS and quality mindset
- Passion for mentoring and developing technical talent
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering scope of work, including planning schedules, budgets, and monitoring engineering activities and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and serve as the primary interface with Tendering, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, EHS, Quality, Project Management, Sourcing, and engineering subcontractors.
- Ensure all design activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and GE Grid Solutions policies and procedures, while meeting project commitments for quality, schedule, and cost.
- Apply deep knowledge of substation equipment and engineering disciplines, including: AIS & GIS substations, Transformers, Protection & Control (P&C), HV electrical systems, HVDC and FACTS applications, Basic civil engineering design principles.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design or oversee the design of utility and industrial substations, including: Power one-line diagrams, Station general arrangements, Technical specifications, Outdoor station equipment application and installation, Building layout arrangements, Auxiliary power systems, Raceway design, Related engineering studies and calculations.
- Establish and implement effective reporting processes to track engineering progress, support on-time document delivery, and ensure timely responses to customer comments.
- Manage technical risk by defining and executing design strategies, design reviews, GATE reviews, and safety reviews.
- Use sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges and make critical project decisions.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced engineers.
- Communicate complex or sensitive technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders and help build alignment across teams.
- Influence project teams, customers, and stakeholders through strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Identify significant scope deviations, escalate concerns appropriately, and propose corrective action plans to the Project Engineering Director.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
