Electrical Substation Project Engineer

GE Vernova

Electrical substation project engineer designing HV/EHV systems for GE Vernova’s grid business. Leading AC substation projects from scoping through commissioning for renewable-energy connections.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage substation design, including the ability to develop detailed designs, produce technical specifications, and lead project teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget. Proficient in engineering design packages, field testing, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of industry standards and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Voltage Substation DesignElectrical Project EngineeringField Testing and CommissioningIEEE and ANSI Standards KnowledgeProfessional Engineering License

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignPower Transformer SelectionCircuit Breaker SelectionGround Grid DesignBattery SizingCircuit ProtectionTechnical Specification WritingProposal DocumentationElectrical TroubleshootingDesign Automation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipAccountabilityIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationDesign Automation SoftwareProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License (U.S.)

Industry Keywords

HV SubstationEHV SubstationTransmission and DistributionUtility EngineeringRenewable Energy Power PlantsNECNESC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
Develop substation designs from scoping through detailed design
Produce power single-line drawings, plan and elevation drawings, general substation arrangements and layouts
Develop layouts and details for high-voltage bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control buildings
Provide oversight and reviews of proposal deliverables
Perform conceptual engineering and prepare proposal documentation, including BOMs
Write and review high-voltage technical specifications
Support sourcing for vendor quotations and evaluate vendor quotations
Develop clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses
Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues for customers and project managers
Coordinate with sourcing and project teams on technical matters, specifications, cost, and schedules
Write high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes
Interface with customers and project team members through final commissioning
Lead the team toward high-quality products delivered on time and on or under budget
Perform field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial or utility HV & EHV substation design, or MSEE (power)
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Working knowledge of battery sizing and DC system component selection
Knowledge of power transformer and circuit breaker selection
Knowledge of circuit protection and control/power cable and bus selection and rating
Knowledge of bus, fittings, insulator, and arrester selection
Knowledge of ground grid design and lightning protection
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English
Ability to lead a team and be accountable for team results
Must be able and willing to obtain a Professional Engineering license in the U.S.; U.S. Professional Engineering registration strongly desired
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants
Experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation applications, including primary outdoor substation design and required calculations
Knowledge and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes, including NEC and NESC
Ability to engineer design packages without clear customer specifications
Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
Commercial experience such as project management
Excellent computer skills, including programming and design automation
Familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation strongly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
No relocation assistance