Lead Substation Engineer – Substation Design

GE Vernova

Lead Substation Engineer coordinating technical aspects and ensuring project execution for HV substation projects. Engaging with stakeholders and delivering technical specifications.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in High Voltage substation design, project management, and engineering execution, with a strong focus on compliance with North American standards and effective stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High Voltage Substation DesignProject ManagementPE License or P.Eng LicenseTransmission & Distribution EngineeringTechnical Specifications Development

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringDesign CalculationsField-Testing and CommissioningTroubleshootingRisk ManagementQuality Control/Quality AssuranceDesign OptimizationSchedule DevelopmentTechnical Change ControlCustomer Engineering CTQ's

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam CoordinationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADBIMRevitDesign Automation SoftwareProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering LicenseBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Transmission & DistributionRenewable EnergyIEEE StandardsANSI StandardsNECNESCEngineering Procurement and Construction (EPC)Engineering Equipment Package (EEP)High Voltage EquipmentSubstation Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of the substations and balance of plant for large and HV substation projects
Identify key internal & external stakeholders and their needs such as technical information, execution strategy, and drive effective communications to align people for efficient work
Accountable for engineering activities on the assigned project such as: schedule development & updates, design safety, planning & tracking project design reviews, design optimization, On Time Delivery, risk management, and quality control/quality assurance
Interface with internal and external team members such as the Project Engineering Director, discipline PEM’s, Designers, CAD Operators, Project Managers, and support organizations
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of the concept and detail design for power single line drawing, physical substation general arrangement layouts, plan and elevation drawings, equipment erection drawings, construction details, layouts for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, electrical clearances, conduit, cable, and wiring, auxiliary power, grounding, lightning and control buildings
Produce optimized S/S outdoor general arrangements for AIS and also indoor arrangements for HV/MV/LV equipment for control buildings and GIS buildings
Capable to produce and deliver Technical specifications and data sheets for all major HV equipment
Oversee if not self-perform related studies and calculations as well as development of the bills of material
Manage a combined project BOM & MDL from multiple sources, writing and/or reviewing High Voltage equipment technical specifications, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations and reviews
Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager
Customer facing role that requires an assuring credible presence in front of the customer
Responsible for technical change control and risk management
Respond to site RFI and conduct field inspections for compliance verifications
Accountable for meeting customer engineering CTQ’s
Support proposals and tenders for HVDC or substation projects including estimating man hours and the application of major equipment
Must have completed similar HV S/S design projects in the past

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for electric utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications, including primary (outdoor) substation design and required studies
PE License or P.Eng License
In depth experience applying High Voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local Grid Codes, and related equipment (safety, application, sizing and integration)
Strong Knowledge of the design aspects for HV/MV equipment including reactors, capacitors, transformers, Breakers, Disconnect switches, BOP, etc.
Professional Engineering license in the United States and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision
Strong knowledge on contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution
Strong understanding of civil engineering and substation related structural design requirements
Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM and Revit strongly desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, a 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