Lead Engineer – Systems Engineering

GE Vernova

. Execute design and engineering activities for protection and control panels of EHV/HV substations while adhering to quality, cost and time requirements .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNoida • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HV/EHV Substation Design and Engineering, with a strong focus on technical calculations, project specifications, and customer requirements. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

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HV/EHV Substation DesignTechnical CalculationsSubstation Automation SystemIEC61850/PRP/RSTP CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Protection Relay SelectionAC/DC Load CalculationsCT/PT SizingPanel DesignManufacturing Document PreparationCost OptimizationSupplier Technical Offer ReviewEHS ComplianceChange Request ManagementDesign Validation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipSolution OrientationCustomer Relationship ManagementAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

EHV/HV SubstationsDigital SubstationHealth, Safety and Environmental RequirementsTender/Contract Document InterpretationMultidisciplinary Design Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute design and engineering activities for protection and control panels of EHV/HV substations while adhering to quality, cost and time requirements
Understand project technical requirements, customer standards and specifications, and propose solutions within project scope
Perform technical calculations for panel AC/DC load, CT/PT sizing and adequacy, and relay settings
Select protection relays and auxiliary materials according to project specifications and customer requirements
Prepare, review and submit complete project detail designs and follow up for customer approval
Liaise with multidisciplinary team members to specify and design projects according to required standards and specifications
Prepare and coordinate manufacturing documents for panel integration
Support factory panel integration and FAT, and resolve FAT comments or snags
Support man-day and material estimation during ITO stage and control during OTR stage
Ensure on-time delivery of quality designs and documents to stakeholders
Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and project strategy development with the Project Manager
Manage design issues through resolution and analyze customer requirements, compliance, risks and exceptions
Raise change requests for requirements that do not conform to project specifications
Validate designs through customer acceptance and ensure engineering document consistency before final release
Drive cost optimization through standardization and innovative solutions from base design through energizing stage
Review and validate supplier technical offers and support Procurement during PO negotiations and post-order activities
Improve designs and solutions to meet customer requirements optimally
Demonstrate EHS compliance and implement the Zero Deviation Plan
Communicate directly with customers to ensure service quality and maintain customer relationships
Work with the application team to resolve product issues and provide customer solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in electrical engineering or related discipline from a reputed university
10 years minimum relevant experience in HV/EHV substation design and engineering
Knowledge of GE and Competitors Products
Knowledge of Substation Automation System
Knowledge of Digital Substation and Station and Process bus Communication, IEC61850/PRP/RSTP and other Serial Communication
Good oral/written communication skills in English
Ability and willingness to travel across the region without limitation
Ability to read, interpret tender/contract documents, schematics, procedures and policy guidelines
Ability to lead, guide and coach the team
Ability to present technical solutions to customer and identify possible workaround solution for an issue
Solution oriented, team player with strong communication skills
Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements for engineering activities
Ability to work under pressure and with tight schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes