Switzerland Global Enterprise

Project Engineering Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
  • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
  • Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
  • Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
  • Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
  • Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
  • Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical / Power / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Preferred: Advanced and demonstrated experience in HV substation design.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
  • Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
HV substation design3D modelinggeneral arrangement drawingssection drawingslayout designsdesign governancequality assurancesafety design principlesvendor drawing reviewproject lifecycle management
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder engagementclient liaison
Certifications
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Power EngineeringDegree in Mechanical Engineering