Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Execute substation design personally and act as the chief technical authority.

• Oversee scheduling, adherence to standards/specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance/control.

• Create and supervise power single-line diagrams, substation layout drawings, high-voltage bus and equipment configurations, and associated design outputs.

• Act as the technical liaison for clients, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Guide and assist engineers, designers, and subcontracted personnel.

• Promote cross-discipline collaboration for comprehensive substation solutions.

• Evaluate and contribute to conceptual engineering and proposal outputs.

• Aid in sourcing, vendor quotation assessments, technical clarifications, and assumptions.

• Manage specifications for high-voltage equipment and contractor work scopes.

• Support vendor engagement and selection of equipment.

• Contribute to team productivity and billable utilization.

• Ensure that engineering deliverables align with customer CTQs and project timeline/budget requirements.

• Assist in commissioning and facilitate interactions with customers/project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience.

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

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in good standing in the U.S., with the capability to obtain licensure in other states.

• Openness to review and seal drawings under their supervision.

• Familiarity with EHV substation design standards.

• Expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering for utility and renewable energy.

• Proficient in primary outdoor substation design, calculations, and electrical protection.

• Experience with industrial power system design at 12.5 kV and above.

• Skilled in battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power calculations.

• Competent in selecting power transformers and circuit breakers.

• Knowledgeable in conductor sizing and application.

• Proficient in grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.

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

• Field-testing and commissioning experience with a strong focus on safety.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical aspects.

• Excellent communication skills with an understanding of commercial contexts.

• Proficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Assistance with relocation.

• Discretionary annual bonuses.

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

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Retirement contributions from the company.

• Resources and financial planning consultants from Fidelity.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policies.