Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Leads multi-discipline engineering projects for HV/EHV substations at GE Vernova. Responsible for technical direction, scheduling, and quality assurance in a remote role.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,900 - $241,200 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

High Voltage substation designTransmission & Distribution engineeringPrimary substation designElectrical protectionIndustrial power system designBattery sizingDC system designAC auxiliary powerPower transformer selectionCircuit breaker selection

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTroubleshootingProject managementCross-discipline coordinationCustomer-facing skillsCommercial awarenessTeam productivity supportQuality assuranceValue engineering

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationDesign automation toolsEngineering packagesVendor quotation evaluationCommissioning toolsField-testing equipmentProject management softwareBOMsTechnical specifications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Industry Keywords

EHV substation design standardsIEEE standardsANSI standardsNEC standardsNESC standardsCritical to Quality (CTQs)Value engineeringSafety standardsUtility and renewable energySubstation layout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, 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
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 (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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states.
Experience with EHV 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off