manage and own project HV/EHV substation engineering activities
ensuring consistent functional specifications and standardized processes across all project implementations
lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
serve as the primary technical lead
responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications
value engineering, design review planning, engineering hours budget, ensuring quality assurance and control
develop and oversee key design deliverables
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
drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions
review and contribute to ITO process deliverables
lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes
assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization
ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs and are delivered on time and within budget
support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design, or a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with +7 years of relevant experience
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states
Experience with PG&E 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
Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety
Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical
Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness

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
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer

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