Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Engineering Manager is an experienced and established leader for the electrical power HV/EHV substation engineering team. He or she drives quality project engineering performance through detailed technical and economic understanding of the project execution process and takes the initiative to drive results providing customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. The Senior Project Engineer will also serve as technical mentor resolving conflicts and certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct.
Job Description
Responsibilities
The senior electrical substation project engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including:
- Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. The project engineer must lead the team providing clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded. The project engineer must identify key players, which internal & external stake holders need what technical info, and drive effective communications to align people for effective work
- Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
- Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Civil Structural Engineers, Electrical Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, Sourcing, and support organizations.
- Directly responsible for the entire substation outdoor design--with support from primary, secondary, civil, and doc control engineers/designers. Must oversee if not self-perform related primary studies and calculations as well as development of the bills of material.
- Writing high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms, and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems. Can develop scope of work documents with deliverables and schedule for subcontracted engineering work and oversee the successful completion of the work.
- As the project engineering manager, is accountable for the performance of engineering team. Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager. This is a customer facing role that requires a strong presence in front of the customer and demonstrated commercial experience such as Project Management
- Work on development of proposals including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen on drawing requirements, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses.
- Define processes, procedures, perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis), perform corrective actions, and validate process control. Support audits and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
- Eight (8) years minimum experience in industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Eligibility Requirements:
Preferred GE office location is Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Other GEV offices or remote locations may be considered.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong preference for a Professional Engineering License (within the United States), and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer
- Ability to work in a team environment. The Project Engineer must be creative and able to lead a team and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget
- Fifteen (15) years minimum experience in T&D substation / power delivery systems engineering and projects experience as Project Engineer in utility substation type applications, including substation automation, SCADA, control and relay protection
- Working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
- Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC. Moreover, the ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided
- Field testing and commissioning experience
- Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
- Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs, including quality
- Serves as chief reviewer of technical output, makes judgments on technical conflicts
- Certifies engineering automation output after tool development
- Works on and with developing technology - shows imagination in application of new concepts. Generates advanced value-add technical concepts in HV/EHV substation design
- Takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business.
- Excellent computer skills, including automation tools and software development, and familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD / Microstation) and/or 3D CAD packages
- Known in the T&D industry and acknowledged and respected as a significant technical contributor
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: April 01, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 24, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.