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GE Vernova

Secondary Design Manager

GE Vernova

. Provide technical leadership and operational management for the GSI Secondary Design Engineering team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates technical leadership and operational management in Control, Protection, and Automation systems for HV/EHV and FACTS projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring team members and managing complex project interfaces.

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Technical LeadershipAC/DC Transmission SystemsFACTS/STATCOM ExperienceEPC Project ManagementCompliance with IEEE, IEC, SEEN, NG Standards

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Hard Skills
Electrical Engineering DegreeMechanical Engineering DegreeEngineering Management Handbook AdherenceTechnical Process ManagementResource ManagementDesign Package Sign-OffMulti-Disciplinary Team ManagementProcess Improvement ImplementationProject Lifecycle ManagementSubcontracted Design Work Management
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationLeadership
Industry Keywords
T&DPower GenerationOil & GasEPCControl SystemsProtection SystemsAutomation SystemsDesign EngineeringComplex InterfacesWar Room Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical leadership and operational management for the GSI Secondary Design Engineering team
  • Act as the technical authority for Control, Protection, and Automation systems on complex HV/EHV and FACTS projects
  • Provide final technical sign-off for secondary design packages
  • Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, SEEN, and NG standards
  • Lead the team through the full project lifecycle
  • Ensure participation in planning, War Rooms, and critical design freeze milestones
  • Manage interfaces between Primary Design, PEM, Planners, Solution Lines, and Commissioning/Manufacturing teams
  • Collaborate with Subcontracting Package Managers to monitor and deliver external design work packages
  • Mentor team members through Individual Development Plans
  • Oversee resource management, including holidays and timesheets
  • Drive adherence to the Engineering Management Handbook and implement process improvements
  • Balance technical excellence with the SQDB framework across complex global EPC projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 15+ years of engineering experience within the T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas sectors
  • Strong preference for EPC project environments
  • Advanced knowledge of AC/DC Transmission or Distribution systems and C&P engineering
  • Specific experience with FACTS/STATCOM is highly desirable
  • Proven experience managing technical processes within multi-disciplinary teams and complex interfaces
  • Demonstrated history of managing externally subcontracted design work packages of various scales

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A large degree of flexibility in work agreements to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Competitive benefits
  • Comprehensive development opportunities
  • Private health insurance
  • Relocation assistance provided