Secondary Team Leader – Secondary Design Engineering (Grid Solutions)

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexibility in work agreements

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an experienced Leader to build and scale the GSI Secondary Design Engineering team.

You will be the technical authority for C&P systems on HV/EHV and FACTS projects, driving SQDC performance in a global EPC environment. You will mentor second-line leaders, oversee end-to-end design delivery, and ensure cross-functional alignment across primary design, PEM, planners, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas sectors, EPC environments.
• Experience with FACTS/STATCOM is desirable.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex interfaces.
• Experience managing externally subcontracted design work packages.

Responsibilities

• Scale and structure the Secondary Design department to meet growing project pipelines.
• Provide final technical sign-off for secondary design packages per IEEE/IEC/SEEN/NG standards.
• Lead the team through full project lifecycle and critical design milestones.
• Bridge between Primary Design, PEM, Planners, Solution Lines, and Commissioning/Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Subcontracting Package Managers to integrate external work packages.
• Establish IDPs and oversee resource management and talent retention.

Skills

Team leadership

C&P engineering

FACTS/STATCOM

Project governance

Standards compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

EMH

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Leader to build, structure, and scale our GSI Secondary Design Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for establishing a high-performing department from the ground up—including the appointment and mentorship of second-line team leaders (sub-team leads). You will act as the technical authority for Control, Protection, and Automation (C&P) systems on complex HV/EHV and FACTS projects, bridging the gap between technical design and project delivery while meeting rigorous Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Coast (SQDC) targets within a global EPC environment.

As the Team Leader for Secondary Design Engineering, you will provide technical leadership and operational management for our GSI (Grid Solutions Integration) team. You are the technical authority responsible for the end-to-end design delivery of Control, Protection, and Automation (C&P) systems for HV/EHV substations, including FACTS (STATCOMs, Harmonic Filters, Shunt Reactors). You will balance technical excellence with the SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Coat) framework, ensuring seamless execution across complex global EPC projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Team Building & Organizational Growth: Scale and structure the Secondary Design department to meet growing project pipelines; identify, appoint, and mentor second-line team leaders to establish a strong, autonomous leadership hierarchy.
• Technical Authority & Governance: Provide final technical sign-off for secondary design packages, ensuring strict compliance with IEEE, IEC, SEEN, and NG standards.
• Design Delivery & Operational Cadence: Lead the team through the full project lifecycle; drive active participation in planning, "War Rooms," and adherence to critical design freeze milestones via your second-line leaders.
• Interface Management: Act as the primary technical bridge between Primary Design, PEM, Planners, Solution Lines, and Commissioning/Manufacturing teams, while training your team to managecross-functional touchpoints independently.
• Subcontracting & Partner Integration: Collaborate with Subcontracting Package Managers to monitor, guide, and integrate high-quality external design work packages into the broader team output.
• People Leadership & Capability Development: Build a high-performing culture by establishing tracked Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all team members; oversee resource management, workload balancing, and talent retention to ensure zero disruption to project delivery.
• Process Development & Standardization: Drive adherence to the Engineering Management Handbook (EMH), spearhead process improvements, and establish standardized engineering workflows across your growing team.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Education: Relevant Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Industry Experience: High level of engineering experience within the T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas sectors, with a strong preference for EPC project environments.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of AC/DC Transmission or Distribution systems and C&P engineering. Specific experience with FACTS/STATCOM is highly desirable.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing technical processes within multi-disciplinary teams and complex interfaces.
• Subcontracting: Demonstrated history of managing externally subcontracted design work packages of various scales.

What We Offer

• Impactful Leadership: A key role in a dynamic, international working environment where you will influence the future of Grid Solutions.
• Flexibility: A large degree of flexibility in work agreements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Growth & Well-being: Competitive benefits, comprehensive development opportunities, and private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No