Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova

Senior electrical substation engineering manager leading HV/EHV design projects for GE Vernova, which electrifies the world and supports decarbonization. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, vendors, customers, and technical deliverables.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in High Voltage Substation Design, including proficiency in power system calculations, equipment specifications, and compliance with industry standards. Capable of leading technical teams, managing project deliverables, and ensuring quality assurance in engineering outputs.

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High Voltage Substation DesignLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Power Transformer and Circuit Breaker SelectionAutoCAD/MicroStation ProficiencyEHV Substation Design Standards

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignPower System CalculationsElectrical ProtectionBattery SizingDC System DesignAC Auxiliary Power CalculationsConductor SizingGrounding and Lightning ProtectionField-Testing and CommissioningTroubleshooting Skills

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationCommercial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationDesign Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsANSI StandardsNEC StandardsNESC StandardsUtility EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringIndustrial Power System Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
Self-perform substation design and serve as the primary technical lead
Manage scheduling, standards/specifications compliance, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance/control
Develop and oversee power single-line diagrams, substation arrangement drawings, high-voltage bus and equipment arrangements, and related design deliverables
Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams
Direct and support engineers, designers, and subcontracted resources
Drive cross-discipline coordination for integrated substation solutions
Review and contribute to conceptual engineering and proposal deliverables
Support sourcing, vendor quotation evaluation, technical clarifications, and assumptions
Lead high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes
Support vendor engagement and equipment selection
Assist with team productivity and billable utilization
Ensure engineering outputs meet customer CTQs and project schedule/budget requirements
Support commissioning and customer/project stakeholder interface efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical 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 internationally
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing, with ability to obtain licensure in other states
Willingness to review and seal drawings under their supervision
Experience with EHV substation design standards
Expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering for utility and renewable energy
Expertise in primary outdoor substation design, calculations, and electrical protection
Industrial power system design experience at 12.5 kV and above
Proficiency in battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power calculations
Proficiency in power transformer and circuit breaker selection
Proficiency in conductor sizing and application
Proficiency in grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
Field-testing and commissioning experience with strong emphasis on safety
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Customer-facing communication and commercial awareness
Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development
Relocation assistance
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
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