Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager
GE VernovaRemote
Full Time
Posted October 1, 2026
$130k - $130k
Power Generation
Remote
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 2, 2026
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Job Description
With the growth of the Grid Solutions Integration North America Region business portfolio and increased work scope and complexity of our customer projects, the Project Engineering Manager leads the multi-discipline technical project team and contractors while coordinating with vendors and professional customer interfac
Key Responsibilities
- The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects.
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the physical design, and supported by a P&C Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc., on your team. Able to correctly apply and specify substation equipment.
- Proven experience in small team leadership
- Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, engineering hours budget, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
- Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including: Power single-line diagrams & equipment specifications General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts) High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements. Detailed Bill of Materials Related studies and calculations
- Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
- Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
- Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions.
- Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including: Conceptual engineering Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications) Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope.
- Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states. Willingness to use license.
- Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards
- Proven expertise in: Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy) Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above)
- Proficient in key design calculations including: Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power Power transformer and circuit breaker selection Conductor sizing and application Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications
- Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety
- Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical
- Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools
- We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
- Key Words: Utility Engineer, Substation Engineer, Power engineer, Design engineer, Power Systems, 138KV, 345KV, 500KV, data center, high voltage, interconnection substation, switch yard, transmission substation, distribution substation, switching station, feeder, collector substation, Electrical Grid, Three-phase, Lightning shielding, Ground grid, ring bus, NESC, 3-phase, three phase, MOD, Bus and Fittings, high voltage testing, renewable power, power factor, electrical fault, extra high voltage, surge arrestors, ring bus, double bus, disconnect switch, circuit switcher
- GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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