Senior Design Engineer
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of the Pacific Energy Grid?
GE Grid Solutions is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead our Protection and Control (P&C) Systems team in Australia and New Zealand. In this high-impact role, you will be the technical cornerstone, driving the design, analysis, and execution of secondary systems that power our critical infrastructure.
If you are a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in High Voltage (HV) Protection and Substation Automation Control systems (SAS) we want to hear from you.
Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Senior Design Engineer, you won't just be designing systems; you'll be of defining innovative solutions in the Energy Transition. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing technical leadership, mentoring talent, and overseeing project schedules from concept to commissioning.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Technical Leadership: You will be the authority on secondary system design, including SAS (Substation Automation Systems) and protection schemes.
- Real-World Impact: Your work will support projects from conceptual design through to site installation, start-up, and commissioning.
- Mentorship & Growth: You will lead a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement using LEAN methodologies.
- Collaboration: Work across a diverse, global organization to deliver customer-centric solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Specialized Expertise: A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in the design of secondary systems for High Voltage Substations is essential. Your deep knowledge of HV substation protection principles will be the key to our success.
- Technical Leadership: Proven ability to manage project scopes, lead engineering teams, and deliver under tight constraints.
- Qualifications: A degree in Electrical or Control Engineering from an accredited university. Those with RPEQ and RPEV certification or eligible to apply for the same will be highly considered.
- LEAN Advocate: A natural problem-solver who utilizes tools like RCAs, 5 WHYs, and PSRs to improve processes.
- Business Acumen: Experience with project management tools, resource planning, and financial oversight.
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About GE Grid Solutions
GE Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 200 years of experience combined. We are a world leader in transmission and distribution equipment, systems, and services. We help energy companies and industries reach their energy transition goals by providing the advanced grid technologies-including software, hardware, and services-needed to make the grid more reliable, efficient, and resilient. At GE Vernova, we are committed to electrification, decarbonization, and bringing the power of the energy transition to life.
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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