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GE Vernova · 4 hours ago

Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $213K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Vernova is a company that delivers integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support customer needs. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer to lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with standards while meeting customer expectations through effective planning and execution.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the design

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

General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts)

High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements

Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams

Accountable for directing and supporting 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 (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including:

Conceptual engineering

Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications)

Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions

Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope

Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization

Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget

Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders

Qualification

HV/EHV substation designElectrical engineeringPower system designAutoCAD/MicroStationLicensed Professional EngineerField-testing experienceDesign calculationsIEEE/ANSI/NEC/NESC standardsTroubleshooting skillsCustomer-facing communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with +7 years of relevant experience

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies

Preferred

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

Experience with PG&E substation design standards

Proven expertise in: Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy), Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection, Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above)

Proficient in key design calculations including: Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power, Power transformer and circuit breaker selection, Conductor sizing and application, Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination

Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications

Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety

Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical

Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery)

Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools