Senior Substation Project Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Substation Project Engineer managing technical aspects for HVDC projects at GE Renewable Energy. Leading teams and ensuring effective communication to meet project goals with clear direction.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of the substations and balance of plant for large and complex HVDC projects.
The Engineer must lead the team providing clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
The Engineer must identify key internal & external stake holders 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.
Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinating 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 the Project Engineering Director, discipline PEM’s, Designers, CAD Operators, Project Managers, and support organizations.
Responsible for the power single line drawing, plan and elevation drawings, general substation arrangement and layout, construction details, and layouts for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
Must 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. This is a customer facing role that requires an assuring credible presence in front of the customer.
You are responsible for technical change control and risk management.
Accountable with the PED for the performance of engineering subcontractors. This includes work scope definition, hours used, change management, quality control, schedule definition & adherence, and customer interface.
Accountable to meeting customer engineering CTQ’s
Support proposals and tenders for HVDC or substation projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for electric utilities and renewable energy power plants
experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications, including primary (outdoor) substation design and required studies
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel
Strong knowledge on High Voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.)
Professional Engineering license in the United States
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
Experience with HVDC projects and technology
Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits.
Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD 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
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

Electrical EngineeringTransmission & Distribution substation engineeringsubstation designdesign calculationsHVDC projectsfield-testingcommissioningrisk managementquality controlproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam coordinationcustomer interfacedirection settingexpectation managementstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingorganizational skillseffective communication

Certifications

Professional Engineering licenseBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering