HV Substation Design Engineer II

GE Vernova, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Substation to lead HV/EHV substation design under a Lead Engineer, delivering general arrangements, plan views, BOMs, and control building layouts.

You will perform design calculations, coordinate with protection and CAD teams, write equipment specifications, assess vendor quotes, and help keep the project on schedule and budget. Travel, including international assignments, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA above 3.4 (U.S. system).
• Willingness to travel, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical tasks for AC substation projects under a Lead Engineer.
• Develop HV substation layouts, plans, elevations and BOM.
• Perform engineering calculations related to substation design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (SLD, relay protection).
• Write specs for HV equipment and prepare material purchase requests.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for breakers, switchgear, transformers, cables.
• Resolve technical issues with the customer and project manager.
• Collaborate to maintain project budget and schedule.
• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders and support proposals.

Skills

Power systems

Substation design

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Substation to lead HV/EHV substation design under a Lead Engineer, delivering general arrangements, plan views, BOMs, and control building layouts.

You will perform design calculations, coordinate with protection and CAD teams, write equipment specifications, assess vendor quotes, and help keep the project on schedule and budget. Travel, including international assignments, is expected.