Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee all technical facets of AC power substation projects.

• Execute substation design and act as the principal technical authority.

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

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

• Serve as the technical liaison among customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Direct and support engineers, designers, and subcontracted personnel.

• Promote cross-discipline collaboration for cohesive substation solutions.

• Review and contribute to conceptual engineering, proposal documentation, BOMs, technical specifications, sourcing support, vendor quote assessments, and technical clarifications.

• Draft high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes.

• Assist with vendor engagement and selection of equipment.

• Lead subcontracted design work scopes when required.

• Aid in team productivity and billable utilization.

• Ensure engineering outputs align with customer CTQs and are delivered punctually and within budget.

• Support commissioning and manage interfaces between customers and 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 relevant experience.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally, in accordance with company travel and tax policies.

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

• Willingness to review and seal drawings under their oversight.

• Familiarity with EHV substation design standards.

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

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

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

• Knowledgeable in battery sizing, DC system design, AC auxiliary power, transformer and circuit breaker selection, conductor sizing, grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.

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

• Capability to develop comprehensive engineering packages without detailed customer specifications.

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

• Strong skills in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness, including change orders and project delivery.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and design automation tools.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

• Permissive time off.

• Relocation assistance.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.