Senior Substation Design Lead – Protection & Controls

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Grid Solutions is seeking a Secondary Design Leader to head a geographically diverse team of designers, engineers and subcontractors on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.

The role provides a high-level view of design activities and interfaces with multiple teams throughout the project cycle, ensuring on‑time delivery and adherence to customer requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading design teams in large–scale projects.
• Strong background in protection and control schematics and substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically diverse team of designers, engineers and subcontractors to deliver design work on time and within budget.
• Plan basic and detailed design activities and coordinate documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection.
• Manage execution progress, schedule milestones and short-term plans.
• Coordinate technical meetings with partners or suppliers to synchronise designs.
• Ensure design deliverables meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Identify design changes, cost optimization opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent customer interests in design decisions when requested by PM.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Subcontractor coordination

Transmission/Distribution knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

GE Grid Solutions is seeking a Secondary Design Leader to head a geographically diverse team of designers, engineers and subcontractors on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.

The role provides a high-level view of design activities and interfaces with multiple teams throughout the project cycle, ensuring on‑time delivery and adherence to customer requirements and quality standards.