Job Description
Job Description Summary With the growth of the Grid Solutions Integration NAM Region business portfolio and increased work scope and complexity of our customer projects, the Project Engineering Manager leads the multi-discipline technical project team and contractors while coordinating with vendors and professional customer interface. NAM GSI encompasses ACS, FACTS, Service, and HVDC Segments. GSI is under of GE Vernova's electrification businesses, part of Grid Solutions. The Project Engineering Manager leads and coordinates the entire substation design and is accountable for their performance. The PEM performs detailed quality reviews, provides technical direction, and coordinates with the Project Manager for schedule and budget. The Portfolio Engineering Manager role is a hands-on role that may include detailed project design work.
Job Description Essential Responsibilities:
The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer Manager 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. This includes sub-contracted resources. 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 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), 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. Willing to review and seal drawings under their supervision. 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 #LI #Substation #High Voltage HV #PE We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs. 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:
June 26, 2026 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $144,900.00 and $241,200.00. 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 May 20, 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. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova:
continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com
