Senior Engineering Manager – Physical and Electrical Design

GE Vernova•Saratoga Springs, NY

6d•Remote

About The Position

You will lead the design team to enable successful Fixed Series Capacitor (FSC) and Synchronous Condenser (SC) project delivery for global Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects. Scope includes activities linked to the technical development and/or improvement of existing products and components. A key leader in driving the design and execution of the technical design and delivery of projects with impacts on safety, quality, delivery and productivity of own team. Has significant input into priorities and training plans to increase technical effectiveness of team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience OR master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 8 years of related engineering experience.
At least 3 years project/team leadership experience.
Experience in 3D CAD library and/or database systems like Bentley OpenUtilities Substation.
Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes as they apply to designs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bentley OpenUtilities Substation or other Bentley softwares, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems is a plus.
Experience in power system equipment application and/or design.
Experience in installation, field-testing and commissioning of HV equipment, including required safe work habits.
Experience in international projects with working exposure of international standards as IEC, IEEE etc.

Responsibilities

People Leadership for the team including development and reviews
Lead a team of design engineers in creation of physical, electrical and protection and control design documents and drawings
Participate in project and proposal schedule planning and ensure resource availability during both Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases
Support and drive team on achieving project delivery targets
Mentor first-time-right culture and development of skills
Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and validation of design drawings for both FSC and SCs
Contribute or lead the identification, qualification, deployment, training and maintenance of design tools and processes, for use across the design team and where applicable across the engineering organization
Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost per engineering quality system processes
Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions
Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
Facilitate cost reduction, cycle improvement, quality and lean programs to improve product performance, cost and/or delivery
Provide hiring and onboarding leadership for design team

Benefits

performance bonus
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time-off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
permissive time off