[Remote] Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is hiring a Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate the technical design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects. The role oversees design quality, technical specifications, schedules, budgets, customer and vendor interfaces, and commissioning support.

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
• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Proven experience in small team leadership
• 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
• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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
• Remote position

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