Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager 3
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As the energy sector continues to evolve, demand for skilled electrical substation engineers is on the rise, with some estimates suggesting a 25% increase in hiring over the next two years. With the global push towards renewable energy sources, professionals with expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering are in high demand. GE Vernova, a leader in electrification solutions, is seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager to oversee complex projects across multiple regions. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical prowess, leadership skills, and ability to navigate the intricacies of international projects. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, as well as the role's requirements for frequent travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager is a critical position at GE Vernova, responsible for leading technical projects from conception to completion. As a seasoned engineer with a strong background in electrical substation design, you will be accountable for the performance of your team and the overall success of the project. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that all aspects of the substation design, including power single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and general arrangement drawings, meet the required standards and specifications.The role involves coordinating with vendors, contractors, and professional customer interfaces, as well as providing technical direction and performing detailed quality reviews. You will be the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects
- Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and ensuring quality assurance and control
- Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including power single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and general substation arrangement drawings
- Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams
- Direct and support engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines
- Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions
- Review and contribute to ITO process deliverables, including conceptual engineering, proposal documentation, and sourcing support
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes
- Support vendor engagement and equipment selection
- Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization
- Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international)
- Proficiency in key design calculations, including battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power
- Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards
- Proven expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing
- Willingness to use license and obtain licensure in other states if required
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel and other design software
- Knowledge of international substation design standards
- Familiarity with commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technology and design software
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your portfolio showcases your experience in electrical substation design and project management
- Highlight your proficiency in key design calculations, including battery sizing and DC system design
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with North American electric utility substation design standards
- Showcase your ability to lead and coordinate technical projects, including your experience with cross-discipline coordination
- Research GE Vernova's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction to demonstrate your understanding of the company's values
- Prepare to discuss your experience with vendor engagement and equipment selection, as well as your ability to support commissioning and interface efforts
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