Senior Electrical Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova

Senior Electrical Project Engineering Manager overseeing AC power substation projects at GE Vernova. Responsible for technical leadership, design deliverables, and project coordination.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
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, 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, Sourcing support
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

What you’ll need

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)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

High Voltage substation designTransmission & Distribution engineeringPower single-line diagramsGeneral substation arrangement drawingsBattery sizingDC system designAC auxiliary powerPower transformer selectionCircuit breaker selectionGrounding and lightning protection

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProject managementTeam coordinationProblem-solvingCustomer engagementQuality assuranceBudget managementTime managementCollaboration

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)