Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Execute physical substation design with assistance from protection and control, civil, and various other engineering teams.

• Oversee the complete range of HV/EHV substation design within engineering projects.

• Act as the main technical authority for scheduling, adherence to standards, value engineering, design evaluations, engineering budgets, and quality assurance/control.

• Create and supervise power single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, substation layout drawings, high-voltage bus and equipment configurations, bills of materials, studies, and calculations.

• Serve as the singular technical contact for clients, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Guide and support engineers and designers to fulfill specifications, financial plans, and timelines.

• Propel cross-disciplinary coordination for cohesive substation solutions.

• Review and contribute to inquiry-to-order deliverables, conceptual engineering, proposal documentation, sourcing support, vendor assessments, and technical clarifications.

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

• Aid in vendor engagement, selection of equipment, and subcontracted design scopes.

• Assist with team productivity and billable utilization.

• Ensure engineering outputs align with customer critical-to-quality requirements and are delivered punctually and within budget.

• Support commissioning and customer/project stakeholder engagement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 8 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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

• Familiarity with North American electric utility substation design standards.

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

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

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

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

• Knowledgeable in IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.

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

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.

• Effective customer-facing communication skills 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.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Assistance with relocation.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Resources from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption support.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.