Hybrid Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $113,200 - $188,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Concord, United States

About the role

• Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer responsible for HV/EHV substation design at GE Vernova. Focus on project coordination, technical leadership, and comprehensive engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• manage and own project HV/EHV substation engineering activities, ensuring consistent functional specifications and standardized processes across all project implementations
• focus on understanding and meeting customer expectations through effective planning and flawless execution
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

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
• 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