Senior HV Substation Design Engineer

gevernova; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Sydney, Australia seeks a Primary System Engineer to guarantee high-voltage substation design performance, meeting budget, deadlines, and quality while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance. You will plan design activities, oversee execution, produce procurement and site erection documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Travel up to 20% may be required and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4–5 years HV experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering, with major in electrical engineering.
• 4–5 years’ working experience in AC substation engineering (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 up to 20% depending on business need.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

AC substation engineering

HV equipment selection

Project management

Leadership

Documentation management

EHS leadership

Travel readiness

Australian standards knowledge

IEC standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova in Sydney, Australia seeks a Primary System Engineer to guarantee high-voltage substation design performance, meeting budget, deadlines, and quality while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance. You will plan design activities, oversee execution, produce procurement and site erection documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Travel up to 20% may be required and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4–5 years HV experience