Sr. Electrical Substation Project Engineer

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer to manage and own project HV/EHV substation engineering activities. The role involves leading technical aspects of substation projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and overseeing design deliverables to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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), in compliance with company travel and tax policies
• 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 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; 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