Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

You will own project engineering activities, ensuring consistent functional specifications and standardized processes across all project implementations.

You will focus on understanding and meeting customer expectations through effective planning and flawless execution.

It impacts departmental operations and involves executing within established functional practices and procedures. While the role requires more autonomy and decision-making to guide guide the team and focus on disciplined execution.#LI-ML2

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

*** Must work Hybrid out of Pleasant Hill, CA**

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $127,900.00 and $213,200.00. 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 December 01, 2025.

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.

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.