Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Job Description Summary

Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Electrical Project Engineer - Substation is responsible for HV / EHV substation design. In this position, you will:

• Execute all technical aspects of AC power substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer.
• Work on high voltage substation general arrangement and layouts, plan and elevation drawings, bills of material, arrangements for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings. Perform related engineering calculations.
• Coordinate overall design with other design disciplines providing basic single line drawings and schematics, relay protection and control requirements
• Write high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms, and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems.
• Resolve project technical issues for the customer and project manager. Work with the project manager and Lead Engineer to maintain project man hour budget and schedule.
• Participate in a team of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives
• Interface with internal and external team members such as Principal engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Electrical Designers, Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project managers, and support organizations
• Work on developing proposals including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen on drawing requirements, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses
• Support engineering automation, productivity projects, and quality initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an Engineering-related degree (with electrical energy systems coursework) from an accredited university
• Minimum of 1 year experience in power systems engineering and design
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.

• Strong preference for Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with exposure to and course work in power system design. GPA > 3.0 [U.S. system]
• Passed FE exam, registered E.I.T.
• Experience / working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing and DC system component selection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus sizing, fittings, insulator selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
• Work exposure to Transmission and Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications for primary/physical/outdoor design, including aspects of civil design and control and relay protection design
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC
• Prior GEV work experience
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to lead small teams, innovate, and be accountable for results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget