Portfolio Technical Director – Substation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical strategy, cohesive direction, and leadership across all technical workstreams.

• Spearhead technical solutions throughout the Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) processes.

• Guarantee that designs are modular, scalable, and meet customer requirements.

• Collaborate with Project Engineering Directors/Managers to fulfill or surpass technical project objectives.

• Oversee engineering costs, schedules, and resources effectively.

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

• Propel solution integration, define interfaces, and manage change effectively.

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for technical challenges.

• Carry out formal returns of experience.

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

• Define and validate design quality plans, including portfolio- and project-level gate reviews.

• Assess and manage 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 specialized experience in large, intricate HV substation project activities.

• Current work authorization for the US and Canada.

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

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Technical Lead.

• Profound understanding of ACIS, FACTS, and HVDC solutions.

• Strong systems integration capabilities, including experience managing complex 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).

• Excellent influencing skills and cultural competence for managing global, matrixed teams.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach from GE Vernova.

• 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 retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.

• Relocation assistance.