Portfolio Technical Director – Substation

GE Vernova

. Provide technical strategy, integrated direction, and leadership to all technical workstreams .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaLead💰 $153,100 - $229,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex HV substation projects, providing technical strategy, and ensuring modular and scalable designs that align with customer needs. Possesses strong systems integration skills and deep technical knowledge of GE Grid Solutions and Grid Automation.

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Project Technical Lead ExperienceHV Substation Project ExpertiseSystems Integration SkillsGE Grid Solutions KnowledgeTechnical Strategy Leadership

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringHVDC SolutionsACISFACTSRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Design Quality PlansTechnical Risk MitigationHAZIDHAZOPHAZCON

Soft Skills

Strong Influencing SkillsCultural CompetenceEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Grid AutomationP&CSCADAEMSPMS

Industry Keywords

Inquiry to Order (ITO)Order to Remittance (OTR)Technical LiaisonCross-Functional ExperienceTechnical Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical strategy, integrated direction, and leadership to all technical workstreams
Lead technical solutions during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases
Ensure designs are modular, scalable, and aligned with customer needs
Partner with Project Engineering Directors/Managers to meet or exceed technical project goals
Manage engineering cost, schedule, and resources
Serve as principal technical liaison for PEMs, Application Engineers, and Bid Managers
Drive solution integration, interface definition, and change management
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for technical issues
Conduct formal returns of experience
Ensure safety by design through HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON processes
Define and validate design quality plans, including portfolio- and project-level gate reviews
Review and mitigate technical risks and opportunities
Lead the North American Technical Expert Program (TEP)
Represent the organization at technical conferences and professional meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college
15+ years of broad experience in engineering
At least 10+ years of specific experience in large, complex HV substation project activities
Current US, Canada work authorization
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel
Proven experience as a Project Technical Lead
Deep understanding of ACIS, FACTS and HVDC solutions
Strong systems integration skills, including experience managing complex technical interfaces and requirements
Cross-functional experience interfacing with Gas Power, Wind, Power Conversion, and Battery Energy Storage systems
Deep technical domain knowledge of GE Grid Solutions (GIS, AIS, GCB, Transformers) and Grid Automation (P&C, SCADA, EMS/PMS)
Strong influencing skills and cultural competence for managing global, matrixed teams
Ability to communicate complex technical messages succinctly to diverse stakeholders, customers, and partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance