Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager

Role Overview

• The Senior Project Engineering Manager is an experienced and established leader for the electrical power HV/EHV substation engineering team.
• Drive quality project engineering performance through detailed technical and economic understanding of the project execution process.
• Take the initiative to drive results providing customers with the best solutions that positively impact business.
• Serve as technical mentor resolving conflicts and certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects.
• Provide clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• Identify key players, internal & external stakeholders needing technical info, and drive effective communications.
• Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and project team on technical matters to meet specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
• Interface with principal engineers, Civil Structural Engineers, Electrical Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, and support organizations.
• Oversee substation outdoor design with support from various engineers/designers.
• Oversee primary studies and calculations as well as development of bills of material.
• Write high voltage equipment specifications and issue material purchase request forms, vendor quotation evaluation.
• Develop scope of work documents with deliverables and schedules for subcontracted engineering work.
• Act as single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
• Work on development of proposals including technical specifications writing, estimating design man-hours, and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
• Eight (8) years minimum experience in industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
• Strong preference for a Professional Engineering License (within the United States), and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Fifteen (15) years minimum experience in T&D substation / power delivery systems engineering
• Experience as Project Engineer in utility substation type applications, including substation automation, SCADA, control and relay protection
• Working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC
• Field testing and commissioning experience
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
• Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs, including quality
• Excellent computer skills, including automation tools and software development, and familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD / Microstation) and/or 3D CAD packages

Benefits

• 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
• 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