Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager 2 HV/EHV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage all technical components of AC power substation projects.

• Perform design tasks independently.

• Act as the primary technical authority, overseeing scheduling, adherence to standards and specifications, value engineering, planning for design reviews, and ensuring quality assurance and control.

• Create and supervise essential design deliverables, such as power single-line diagrams and general substation arrangement drawings.

• Serve as the main contact for all technical inquiries among customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Responsible for guiding and assisting engineers and designers to fulfill technical specifications, budget limitations, and project schedules.

• Facilitate cross-discipline collaboration to provide fully integrated substation solutions.

• Review and contribute to proposal documents, including conceptual engineering and proposal materials.

• Develop specifications for high-voltage equipment and contractor work scopes; assist with vendor engagement and equipment selection.

• Support the manager in optimizing team productivity and ensuring billable utilization.

• Guarantee that all engineering outputs align with customer Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and are delivered promptly and within budget.

• Assist in commissioning and facilitate interactions between customers and project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• At least 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of pertinent experience.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including internationally.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing.

• Familiarity with EHV substation design standards.

• Demonstrated expertise in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering, including utility and renewable energy projects.

• Experience in primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection.

• Knowledge of industrial power system design for voltages of 12.5 kV and above.

• Proficient in critical design calculations, such as battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power.

• Understanding of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.

• Experience in field testing and commissioning, with a strong focus on safety.

• Strong troubleshooting abilities, both electrical and mechanical.

• Exceptional communication skills for customer interactions and commercial awareness.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions and 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.