Primary System Engineer

Ge Vernova; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ge Vernova seeks a Primary System Engineer to assure correct performance of HV/MV substation design works, within budget, deadlines and quality. You will plan activities, oversee execution, and prepare documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection in line with customer specs and internal standards.

You will lead design discussions, coordinate with teams, and manage subcontractors while ensuring safe, compliant operations and active project risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering with major in electrical engineering.
• 4–5 years' experience in AC substation engineering (design, calculation, HV equipment selection, site testing).
• Experience leading engineering activities is a plus.
• Travel onsite up to 20% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and integrating HV & MV AIS and GIS Substation and Power Generation components to standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for layout implementation and design calculations.
• Develop design specifications and support procurement activities.
• Manage project strategies, risks, and customer relationships for delivery.
• Site inspections, supervision, and witness factory testing; EHS leadership.

Skills

HV substations design

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Design calculations

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Primary System Engineer is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of design works conducted for high-voltage (HV) substations, in matter of committed design budget (man days), deadline and Quality, in line with Customer expectation, while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance of the system.

You will plan basic and detailed design activities, manage & oversee detailed execution progress, deliver required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection associated to concerned activity, based on Customer specifications and requirement, internal standards and coordinates elaboration of documents done internally or through subcontracting.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Designing and integrating essential components for High Voltage & MV AIS and GIS Substation and Power Generation in compliance with international and Australian Standards.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for efficient substation layout implementation, and design calculations
• Developing comprehensive design specifications and supporting procurement activities.
• Managing project strategies, risks, and customer relationships for successful project delivery.
• Ensuring streamlined documentation management and facilitating effective design processes.
• Collaborating with construction teams to incorporate valuable design insights for enhanced project outcomes.
• Manage engineering subcontractors for specific work packages.
• Carry out site inspections and supervision to validate the design, manufacture and installation.
• Witness factory testing
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team.
• Identifies and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implements practical measures.
• Participates in hierarchical/ team safety visits and leads EHS improvement initiatives.Sets objectives and measures results to encourages EHS performance as a contributing factor to reach business objectives.
• Sets the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviours, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.
• Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
• Routinely observes routines and behaviours of others and provides immediate feedback regarding unsafe behaviour and celebrates achievements or safe behaviours.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering, with major in electrical engineering
• At least 4-5 years’ working experience in AC substation engineering, such as design, calculation, HV equipment selection, and supervision of site testing & commissioning.
• Experience of a leading role in managing engineering activities is a plus.
• Knowledge of Australian and IEC standards related to power systems and equipment.
• Ability to travel onsite will be required. Expected to be up to 20% depending on business need.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organisational ability

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No