Senior Design Engineering Lead, Grid Solutions

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Leadership

Flexibility

Growth & Well-being

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking a seasoned Team Leader for the GSI Secondary Design Engineering team. You will act as the technical authority for C&P systems on HV/EHV substations and FACTS projects, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through complex deliveries.

You will balance technical excellence with SQDB constraints, ensuring safe, quality, on-time project execution across global EPC programs in a demanding energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Mandatory degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years engineering experience in T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas; EPC environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FACTS/STATCOM and AC/DC transmission systems.
• Proven track record in multi-disciplinary project management and subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Technical Authority: sign-off for secondary design packages per IEEE/IEC/SEEN/NG standards.
• Design Delivery: lead team through full project lifecycle with design freeze milestones.
• Interface Management: bridge between Primary Design, PEM, Planners, Solution Lines, and Manufacturing/Commissioning teams.
• Subcontracting: manage external design work packages with subcontracting managers.
• People Leadership: mentor through IDPs; oversee holidays and timesheets to avoid delivery disruption.
• Process Development: drive EMH compliance and lead process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking a seasoned Team Leader for the GSI Secondary Design Engineering team. You will act as the technical authority for C&P systems on HV/EHV substations and FACTS projects, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through complex deliveries.

You will balance technical excellence with SQDB constraints, ensuring safe, quality, on-time project execution across global EPC programs in a demanding energy landscape.