Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Project Engineering Manager overseeing HV/EHV substation design and engineering. Responsible for project performance, team leadership, and technical direction in AC power substation projects.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,500 - $207,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives
Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Civil Structural Engineers, Electrical Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, Sourcing, and support organizations
Develop scope of work documents with deliverables and schedule for subcontracted engineering work and oversee the successful completion of the work
Accountable for the performance of engineering team
Provide clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded
Writing high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
Eight (8) years minimum experience in industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international
Strong preference for a Professional Engineering License (within the United States), and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer
Fifteen (15) years minimum experience in T&D substation / power delivery systems engineering and projects experience as Project Engineer in utility substation type applications, including substation automation, SCADA, control and relay protection
Working knowledge of applicable design calculations 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
Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC
Field testing and commissioning experience
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs, including quality

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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV substation designEHV substation designsubstation automationSCADAcontrol and relay protectiondesign calculationsbattery sizingDC system component selectionpower transformer selectioncircuit breaker selection

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationcommunicationdirectionexpectations managementperformance accountabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationproject managementquality implementation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineering License