Lead Customer Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

As an HV Switchgear Project Engineer within GE Vernova - Grid Solutions, you will be responsible for the technical execution of high-voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects. In this mid-role, you will leverage approximately 10 years of experience in power systems, HV switchgear and protection & control solutions to lead the engineering scope from proposal and design through manufacturing follow-up, testing, and commissioning support.
You will work closely with Project Management, Tendering, Sourcing, Factories, Services, and our customers to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective Grid Solutions that meet contractual requirements, schedule, and quality targets, operating in a hybrid (office/remote) environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Leading

• Act as the technical lead engineer for assigned Grid Solutions HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) projects, serving as the primary engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical activities across Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, Factories, Sales, and Services to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Drive technical clarification, risk identification, and decision-making, ensuring solutions comply with customer specifications, IEC standards, and GE Grid Solutions procedures.
• Lead or actively contribute to technical meetings, design reviews, and customer clarification sessions, providing clear recommendations and documenting outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, supporting capability development within the engineering team.

• Review and interpret customer specifications, grid codes, and standards for HV switchgear, substations, and associated protection & control systems.
• Develop and review technical designs and documentation, including:
  • Single-line diagrams and substation layouts.
  • Protection & control schematics, interlocking logic, and control circuits
  • Equipment ratings, insulation coordination concepts, and functional descriptions for AIS/GIS solutions.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant IEC 62271 series and Grid Solutions engineering guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain project-specific engineering documents, such as:
  • Equipment lists and technical data sheets.
  • Calculation reports (e.g., short-circuit, load, basic insulation coordination).
  • Test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with Grid Solutions factories and qualified suppliers to secure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness of HV switchgear solutions.
• Design for retrofit / modernization projects by:
  • Reviewing as-built documentation, incorporating site survey information, and reflecting existing conditions in new drawings.
  • Updating wiring diagrams and interlocking schemes to integrate new equipment into existing panels and systems.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities, including root-cause analysis and resolution of technical issues.
• Contribute to the planning, forecasting, and tracking of engineering hours and deliverables, supporting on-time and on-budget execution.

• Deliver all assigned engineering outputs in line with project schedule, quality standards, and Grid Solutions document control requirements, including:
  • Single-line diagrams, general arrangement in wiring drawings.
  • Bills of materials (BOMs) and equipment specifications for AIS/GIS and auxiliary systems.
  • Protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, interconnection diagrams
  • Test plans, commissioning procedures, and as-built documentation
• Provide robust technical input to tenders and proposals, including:
  • Technical clarifications, deviations, and alternative solutions
  • Technical risk assessments and value-engineering options
• Prepare and maintain engineering status reports, risk and issue logs, and inputs for internal project and technical reviews.
• Ensure all deliverables are reviewed, validated, and compliant with technical requirements, EHS standards, and internal Grid Solutions quality procedures.

• Support Tendering and Commercial teams with technical clarifications, solution concepts, and cost/benefit assessments during the bid phase for HV switchgear and substation projects.
• Provide technical support to Site and Services teams during installation, testing, and commissioning of HV switchgear, ensuring safe and effective execution.
• Support customer training and handover, explaining system design, operation, and maintenance where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within Grid Solutions by:
  • Providing feedback on standard designs, reference solutions, and engineering tools
  • Participating in root cause analyses, lessons learned, and implementation of preventive actions
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the Grid Solutions Engineering organization to strengthen the global technical community.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in power systems and HV/MV switchgear/substation engineering, preferably within utility, EPC, or TSO and utilities environments.
• Strong understanding of HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) design and application, including:
  • Protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems
• Proven experience applying relevant IEC, especially:
  • IEC 62271 series
  • Local TSO grid codes and utility requirements
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, and review electrical drawings and documentation:
  • Single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and interconnection diagrams
• Proven experience engineering/design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar) and standard MS Office applications.
• Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, coordinating technical activities with multiple stakeholders (PM, factories, sourcing, site).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Grid Solutions factories, customer sites, and test facilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues in HV substation projects.
• High commitment to EHS, quality, and compliance, with a structured, detail-oriented approach to engineering work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining focus on delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost control.
• Customer-focused mindset, capable of building trust and explaining technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical scope, showing initiative and drive for closure and continuous improvement.
• Effective team player, comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams, including in a hybrid (office/remote) environment.
• Openness to learning and innovation, including digital tools, advanced protection schemes, new Grid technologies, and evolving standards.