Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager 2

GE Vernova•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

5d•$131,700 - $219,300•Remote

About The Position

The Project Engineering Manager leads and coordinates the full scope of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation design, directing a multidisciplinary technical project team and contractors while coordinating with vendors, project managers, customers, and other stakeholders. The role is accountable for engineering performance and quality, provides technical direction, conducts detailed design reviews, and coordinates with the Project Manager on schedule and budget. It is hands-on and includes performing detailed design work. The business portfolio encompasses AC integrated substations, FACTS, Service, and HVDC segments. The manager leads technical aspects of AC power substation projects and is responsible for scheduling, standards and specifications compliance, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance and control. They oversee deliverables such as single-line diagrams; substation layouts and arrangements; grounding, conduit, trench and cable-routing drawings; high-voltage bus, structures and equipment arrangements; and control-building layouts. The role is the single point of contact for technical matters and directs engineering, design, and subcontracted resources to satisfy technical requirements, budget constraints, and project timelines. The position also supports proposal development, conceptual engineering, bills of materials, technical specifications, sourcing, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications and assumptions. It leads high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor scopes, supports vendor engagement and equipment selection, and may lead subcontracted design work. Additional duties include supporting team productivity and billable utilization, meeting customer critical-to-quality requirements, and assisting with commissioning and stakeholder interfaces. The position is remote, with travel of up to 20%, including international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 12 years of experience in industrial or utility high-voltage substation design at 138 kV or above.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in good standing, with ability to obtain licensure in other states; willingness to review and seal drawings under their supervision.
Experience with EHV substation design standards.
Expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering for utility and renewable energy projects.
Expertise in primary outdoor substation design, calculations, and electrical protection.
Expertise in industrial power system design at 12.5 kV and above.
Proficiency in battery sizing, DC system design, AC auxiliary power, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, conductor sizing and application, grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination calculations.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards, and ability to develop complete engineering packages without detailed customer specifications.
Field-testing and commissioning experience, with a strong emphasis on safety.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness, including change orders and project delivery.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and design automation tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects, including performing design work.
Lead the full scope of HV/EHV substation design and serve as a technical leader across engineering projects.
Schedule technical work and ensure compliance with standards and specifications; oversee value engineering, design review planning, quality assurance, and quality control.
Develop and oversee power single-line diagrams, substation arrangements and layouts, grounding and conduit/trench drawings, cable routing, detail drawings, control-building layouts, and high-voltage bus, structure, equipment, and arrangement designs.
Serve as the single point of contact for technical matters among customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
Direct and support engineers, designers, and subcontracted resources to meet technical specifications, budgets, and project timelines.
Coordinate across disciplines to deliver integrated substation solutions.
Review and contribute to proposals, including conceptual engineering, proposal documentation, bills of materials, technical specifications, sourcing, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications and assumptions.
Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection, and potentially lead subcontracted design scopes.
Assist the manager with team productivity and billable utilization.
Ensure engineering outputs meet customer critical-to-quality requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.
Travel up to 20%, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Relocation assistance is not provided.