Engineering Project Manager - AC Substations (f/m/d) in Poland or Germany

Job Description Summary

- Possible locations: Katowice (Poland), Dresden or Berlin (Germany)
- Experience Level: Senior Professional

Job Description

Join GE Vernova's Grid Systems Integration (GSI) team, where our AC Substation projects are powering Europe's shift to clean energy and helping operators meet bold sustainability targets.

We're looking for a Project Engineering Manager to lead the technical execution of high-profile substation projects in Poland or Germany. This is your opportunity to take full ownership of the engineering scope, from initial design coordination to final customer acceptance.

In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary design teams, manage complex technical interfaces, and ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering documentation with the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for implementing design changes, aligning engineering workflows with procurement and construction, and representing customer interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and consolidate the project drawing list and integrate it into the design schedule.
• Manage the overall engineering timeline and ensure alignment with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate technical interface deliveries and maintain structured communication with partners, clients, and contractors.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all design documentation, including partner contributions.
• Support engineering change management for large and complex projects in collaboration with the Project Engineering Director and Project I&I manager.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including Primary, Secondary, and Civil Designers.
• Monitor and manage the engineering budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and handle scope or design changes, including claim preparation.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure alignment with GE procedures and project strategy.
• Analyze customer technical requirements, prepare clause-by-clause compliance documentation, and manage technical queries.
• Represent customer interests in design decisions and ensure validation through customer acceptance processes.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage (HV) project execution, ideally in substation environments.
• Fluent in English and either German or Polish.
• Proven experience in technical project management within international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of Transmission and Distribution systems and engineering workflows.
• Skilled in managing technical interfaces with partners, clients, and contractors.
• Experienced in handling drawing lists, design schedules, multidisciplinary design reviews, and design change processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Renewable Energy systems is a plus.

• Our compensation and benefits are structured to reward high performance and support your personal and family needs. We provide a comprehensive benefits package based on your employment status and local requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle means different things to different people. That's why we've developed programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests in your growth by offering opportunities for continued learning and development throughout your career.