Job Description Summary The Senior Project Engineer Manager designing electrical high voltage substations is a technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of on-shore substation & HVDC/FACTS balance-of-plant design packages; performance in matter of committed budget, planning, and quality. The main objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate execution of substation/plant engineering design work packages done by subcontractors. Must be able to self-perform the design. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. You will follow customer specifications or requirements and should be aware of customer and national regulations and internal standards. The Senior Project Engr. is able and willing to certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct--including Professional Engineering reviews and sealing. The role has high level of autonomy.
Job Description
About Us
Come bring your energy to change the world
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us!
Why We Come To Work
At GE Vernova, our Engineers are always up for the challenge -and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the project technical leader/director to develop scope of work, plan schedule, budgets and monitor engineering activities and deliverables for customer projects.
- Provide technical leadership and interface with Tendering, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, EHS, Quality, Project Management Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors.
- This position is accountable to design all activities in compliance with all applicable codes and standards, including GE Grid Solutions policies and procedures—on time and on budget with high quality.
- Knowledge of substation equipment and disciplines such as AIS & GIS, Transformers, P&C, and HV Electrical system engineering including HVDC and FACTS applications. Basic civil engineering design knowledge.
- In collaboration with Engineering teams, design or oversee the design of utility and industrial substation including power One line diagrams, station general arrangements, specifications and the application and installation of outdoor station equipment, buildings layout arrangements, auxiliary power, raceway design, and all related studies and calculations
- Proposing and implementing an efficient reporting process to measure progress of engineering activities, on-time delivery of documents and answers to Customer comments
- Manage technical risk - Propose and implement design strategy, design, GATE, safety reviews.
- Uses critical judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of technology or engineering.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with lesser experience.
- Communicates difficult or sensitive information to stakeholders; works to build consensus.
- Developing persuasion skills required to influence project team, customer and stakeholders.
- Identifying, alerting, and proposing corrective action plans to Project Engineering Director in case of any major deviation of scope
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum 10 years in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design
- Professional Engineering license in the United States, and willing to review and seal drawings
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired Characteristics
- Experience execution large and complex substation/plant projects
- Strong oral and written communication skills with correct English spelling, grammar, and syntax.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- EPC Project experience in the field of High voltage substations.
- Strong EHS and Quality Mindset.
- Mentoring mindset to develop and grow technical talent.
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 148,300.00 USD Annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 111,200.00 - 148,300.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.Projected Closeout Date: November 21st, 2024
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
- This is a remote position
