GE Vernova · United States
GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to lead technical execution of high-voltage substation projects for offshore wind, long-distance transmission, and energy trading. This role requires expertise in design, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
About the Role
As a Lead Substation Engineer at GE Vernova, you will be the technical lead for high-voltage substation projects, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and on-time delivery. You’ll interface with internal teams and external stakeholders, manage technical specifications, and serve as the primary point of contact for customers. This is a customer-facing role requiring a credible, solution-oriented presence. GE Vernova offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in transmission & distribution substation engineering, with strong knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards and GE GIS equipment.
What You Will Do
Lead technical execution of high-voltage substation projects for offshore wind, long-distance transmission, and energy trading.
Manage design, risk, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Interface with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
Develop and manage technical specifications and engineering deliverables.
Act as primary point of contact for customers and ensure technical compliance.
Coordinate with civil engineering teams for structural design.
Ensure adherence to IEEE/ANSI standards and GE GIS equipment specifications.
Conduct field-testing and commissioning activities as needed.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
5+ years experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering.
Experience in electrical project engineering for substation applications.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit.
Knowledge of IEEE & ANSI standards and codes (NEC, NESC).
Experience with GE GIS equipment.
Understanding of civil engineering and substation structural design.
Experience with HV/MV equipment design (transformers, breakers, reactors, etc.).
Nice to Have
PE License or P.Eng License.
Experience in HVDC or substation project proposals and tenders.
Experience in field-testing and commissioning.
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Familiarity with design automation and programming.
Apply now to join a team driving innovation in energy infrastructure.