Global HV Substation Design Lead

GE Vernova, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Grid Solutions seeks a senior engineer to lead HV substation design for UK projects. You will coordinate remote global engineering teams, deliver primary plant designs for AIS, GIS, and HVDC, and develop integrated 3D models with CAD/BIM tools.

Expect involvement in tender and execution phases, vendor review, and ensuring regulatory compliance (CDM 2015). You will mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and stakeholders to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical /Power/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design across tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, HVDC as applicable).
• Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model and associated drawings.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications for project alignment.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations including CDM 2015.
• Collaborate with civil, protection & control, and system studies teams for integrated design.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

HV substation design

UK transmission standards

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Power/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

GE Grid Solutions seeks a senior engineer to lead HV substation design for UK projects. You will coordinate remote global engineering teams, deliver primary plant designs for AIS, GIS, and HVDC, and develop integrated 3D models with CAD/BIM tools.

Expect involvement in tender and execution phases, vendor review, and ensuring regulatory compliance (CDM 2015). You will mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and stakeholders to drive project success.