Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager
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Posted: 10/19/2026
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GE VernovaPosted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in High Voltage substation design, including project management, technical direction, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in coordinating multi-discipline teams and delivering integrated solutions for utility and renewable energy projects.
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High Voltage Substation DesignLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Transmission and Distribution EngineeringAutoCAD ProficiencyField-Testing and Commissioning Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and coordinate the full scope of HV/EHV AC power substation design projects
- Lead multi-discipline technical project teams and contractors
- Coordinate with vendors, professional customers, project managers, engineering teams, and subcontracted resources
- Perform detailed substation design work and quality reviews
- Provide technical direction and coordinate with the Project Manager on schedule and budget
- Manage scheduling, standards and specifications compliance, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance and control
- Develop and oversee power single-line diagrams
- Develop general substation arrangement drawings, including layouts, elevations, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings, and control building layouts
- Develop high-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and detailed arrangements
- Serve as the single point of contact for technical matters
- Direct and support engineers and designers to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines
- Drive cross-discipline coordination for integrated substation solutions
- Review and contribute to conceptual engineering and proposal documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications
- Support sourcing, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications and assumptions
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes
- Support vendor engagement and equipment selection
- Lead subcontracted design work scopes as needed
- Assist the manager with team productivity and billable utilization
- Ensure engineering outputs meet customer CTQs and are delivered on time and within budget
- Support commissioning and interfaces between customers and project stakeholders
- Deliver integrated project solutions for large-scale electrification
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage substation design (+138kV)
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Willingness to complete a drug screen, as applicable
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing, with ability to get licensure in other states
- Experience with EHV substation design standards
- Expertise in transmission and distribution substation engineering for utility and renewable energy projects
- Primary outdoor substation design, calculations, and electrical protection
- Industrial power system design at 12.5 kV and above
- Proficiency in battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power calculations
- Experience with power transformer and circuit breaker selection
- Conductor sizing and application
- Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
- Field-testing and commissioning experience
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Customer-facing communication and commercial awareness, including change orders and project delivery
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and design automation tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access with 24/7 nurse-based support
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance is not provided
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Hard Skills
Substation DesignElectrical Protection CalculationsBattery SizingAC Auxiliary Power CalculationsConductor SizingGrounding and Lightning ProtectionInsulation CoordinationDesign Automation ToolsHigh-Voltage Equipment SpecificationsValue Engineering
Soft Skills
Customer-Facing CommunicationProject Delivery AwarenessTeam CoordinationTechnical Direction
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStation
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Industry Keywords
EHV Substation Design StandardsIEEE StandardsANSI StandardsNEC StandardsNESC StandardsIndustrial Power System DesignUtility ProjectsRenewable Energy Projects