Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager 2 - Remote US Option

GE Vernova delivers integrated project solutions to enable large-scale electrification and support customer needs. The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager leads multidisciplinary technical teams and contractors for high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation projects, overseeing design, quality, standards compliance, scheduling, and coordination with project managers, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the design
• Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, 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 detailed arrangements
• Other leadership duties as assigned

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• • Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 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. Willing to review and seal drawings under their supervision
• • Experience with EHV 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
• GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening