Lead Primary Design Engineer

Job Description Summary
The electrical grid is changing fast - and the engineers who plan high-voltage infrastructure are at the center of that change. As a Lead Primary Design Engineer at GE Vernova, you will take ownership of complex substation design projects across the full voltage spectrum (110kV-380kV), working within international teams to deliver infrastructure that keeps power flowing across On- & Offshore, Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS) & Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) plants, and renewable energy installations. Your work directly supports the energy transition and the long-term security of supply for grid operators, energy suppliers, and industrial customers.

This is a role for someone who sees technical complexity as an opportunity to build something that lasts.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the independent development of primary technology solutions for high-voltage projects (110kV-380kV), including floor plans, plant layouts, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical calculations, and remodeling concepts.
• Own the coordination of constructive interfaces across project workstreams, ensuring alignment between technical design and project delivery requirements.
• Produce and maintain project documentation using AutoCAD, Primtech, and/or Revit (2D/3D), applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards where applicable.
• Gather and validate required technical plant data and configurations, facilitating interface clarification in coordination meetings with project staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Communicate clearly within the project team and to management regarding deviations in quality, cost, schedule, and project goals.
• Contribute as a lead voice in cross-functional project teams, taking responsibility for defined sub-projects from inception through delivery.

• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Energy Technology, is nice to have - we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Significant experience in primary technical planning, project management, and implementation of projects in the high-voltage and extra-high voltage range (110kV-380kV).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primtech, and/or Revit for 2D/3D design and documentation.
• Fluent English, with the ability to communicate clearly across international project teams and with external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical approach and the ability to develop structured, practical solutions to complex technical challenges.

• Working knowledge of BIM methodologies and their application in substation design projects.
• Familiarity with MS Office and Windows in a project engineering environment.
• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary or international project teams.
• The strongest candidates will bring a track record of leading technical sub-projects in the high-voltage sector, combined with the communication skills to align teams, customers, and suppliers around a shared technical approach.