Portfolio Technical Director – Substation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical delivery for High Voltage Substation projects across North America.

• Promote growth by cultivating an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

• Ensure the quality, competitiveness, and reliability of technical solutions.

• Provide strategic oversight for ACIS and FACTS portfolios from tendering through execution.

• Offer technical strategy, integrated guidance, and leadership across all technical workstreams.

• Direct technical solutions during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) stages.

• Collaborate with Project Engineering Directors and Managers on engineering costs, scheduling, and resource management.

• Act as the primary technical liaison for Project Execution Managers, Application Engineers, and Bid Managers.

• Foster continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and formal returns of experience.

• Ensure safety by design through HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON methodologies.

• Define and validate design quality plans, including gate reviews at both portfolio and project levels.

• Assess and mitigate technical risks and opportunities.

• Lead the North American Technical Expert Program (TEP).

• Represent the organization at technical conferences and professional gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

• Over 15 years of extensive experience in engineering.

• At least 10 years of specific experience with large, complex HV substation project activities.

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification valid in the United States and/or Canada.

• Current work authorization for the US and Canada.

• Proven track record as a Project Technical Lead.

• In-depth knowledge of ACIS, FACTS, and HVDC solutions.

• Strong systems integration capabilities, including managing intricate technical interfaces and requirements.

• Cross-functional experience collaborating with Gas Power, Wind, Power Conversion, and Battery Energy Storage systems.

• Extensive technical expertise in GE Grid Solutions (GIS, AIS, GCB, Transformers) and Grid Automation (P&C, SCADA, EMS/PMS).

• Demonstrated emotional maturity focused on leadership, humility, inclusion, and team development.

• Strong influencing capabilities and cultural competence for managing global, matrixed teams.

• Ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders, customers, and partners.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international trips.

• US work authorization is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova.

• 24/7 nurse-based support resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance for continued education.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave for new parents.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Relocation assistance available.