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Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager 3

Today Boston, MA

Job Description Summary

Détient globalement l'activité de contrôle de projet et définit des spécifications fonctionnelles cohérentes et des processus globaux communs pour la mise en œuvre des projets. Activités menées pour mieux comprendre ou répondre à terme aux attentes du client Agit sur la capacité de l'équipe à atteindre les objectifs en matière de service, de qualité et de respect des délais. Ce rôle est soumis aux objectifs de la politique opérationnelle. Il dispose d'une autonomie modérée. Des niveaux élevés de discernement opérationnel sont nécessaires pour obtenir les résultats escomptés.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects.

  • Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the physical design, and supported by a P&C Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc., on your team. Able to correctly apply and specify substation equipment.
  • Proven experience in small team leadership
  • Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, engineering hours budget, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
  • Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including:

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  • Power single-line diagrams & equipment specifications
  • General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts)
  • High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements.
  • Detailed Bill of Materials
  • Related studies and calculations
  • Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
  • Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
  • Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions.
  • Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including:

    • Conceptual engineering
    • Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications)
    • Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions
  • Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope.
  • Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.
  • Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.

  • Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design
    • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states. Willingness to use license.
    • Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards
    • Proven expertise in:

      • Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy)
      • Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection
      • Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above)
    • Proficient in key design calculations including:

      • Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power
      • Power transformer and circuit breaker selection
      • Conductor sizing and application
      • Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
    • Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications
    • Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety
    • Strong troubleshooting skills-both electrical and mechanical
    • Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery)
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools

    We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

    Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

    Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, Flexible / Remote
    Job ID: GE_Vernova-1447483803
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2026-07-01T18:34:38

    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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