Lead Substation Physical Designer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Designer to support project engineers and produce accurate drawing packages for HV substations, including general arrangements, plan views, elevations, and BOMs. The role emphasizes 3D modeling in Revit or AutoCAD and BIM execution planning.

You will coordinate with P&C, civil and structure teams, ensure quality, and contribute to compliant designs across ISO 19650 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• Minimum 7 years HV Substation physical design experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards and LV/MV/HV equipment knowledge.
• Capable to produce HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD 3D, SDS Navisworks and related software.
• Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and BIM standards.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (Docs, Collaboration, Model Coordination).
• Field installation and construction experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV physical designs from tender stages to handover.
• Create substation drawings from Single Line Diagrams and sketches.
• Prepare detailed BOMs for substation equipment and trays.
• Coordinate with P&C, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Produce complex drawing packages with minimal supervision.
• Follow QA processes and project schedules.
• Update engineers and PMs on status and estimates.
• Implement BIM Execution Plans and manage 3D model data.

Skills

HV Substation design

3D modeling

Documentation

Communication

Quality assurance

Field installation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD 3D

SDS Navisworks

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

IFC exchange

Windchill Imagine

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Substation Physical Designer.
A physical (primary) designer is responsible for supporting Electrical Substation Project Engineers and producing timely accurate drawing packages for complex power delivery projects & proposals. Packages include general arrangements of AIS/GIS HV substations with control buildings, plan views and elevations, equipment erection details structural / electrical details, Lightning, ground grid and foundation drawings, tray/conduct/trough drawings, duct bank drawings, and detailed bill of materials.
As an experienced 3D Substation Physical Designer, you will develop 3D Models using Revit or Autocad 3d for HV Substations and generate electrical physical 2D drawings.
Strong knowledge of Revit to implement GE BIM strategy and processes in line with ISO-19650 and our customers BIM requirements.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• As an experienced 3d Substation modeler, you will be involved in developing HV physical designs from the tender stages until the project hand over
• Develop substation drawings using working knowledge of the NEC, NESC and/or customer specifications
• Develop detailed substation layouts / elevations from Single Line Diagrams and basic sketches
• Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipments, HV connectors, conduit / trough, and cable trays
• Coordinate and interface with P&C, civil and structure disciplines
• Complete complex drawing packages with minimal/no supervision from sketches provided by others
• Follow quality procedures and standard design processes
• Perform thorough review checks of own work and the work of others
• Update engineers and PM with job completion estimates and status
• Utilize his or her 3d Modeler experience to implement the BIM Execution Plans, use cases, setting up and working with a CDE, 3D Model Collaboration (internal & external), 3D Model Auditing, Clash Detection Meeting and Reports, Virtual Construction, Design & Constructability Reviews, Augmented Reality, georeferencing, IFC exchanges.
• Manage the BIM information data and ensure its accuracy and completeness throughout the assigned project lifecycle.
• Coordinate development & evolution of region BIM models and processes: BIM procedure & convention, templates, attributes definitions, LOD/LOI definition, etc.
• Actively drive toward standardization of tools and design practices

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• Minimum 7 years of HV Substation physical design experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards
• Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards and good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipments and related accessories.
• Capable to produce HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the latest version of Autodesk Revit, Autocad 3D, SDS Navisworks and how it links to other softwares.
• Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and other BIM standards.
• Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud (including Docs, Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, Insight & Build)
• Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration; exposure to several 3D engineering design tools (Creo, E3D, Solidworks, Inventor) and IFC exchange format.
• General IT/IS background, PLM knowledge (Windchill Imagine)
• Prior experience with field installation and construction
• Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and simple documentation.
• Prior experience following quality assurance processes while working in a projects schedule-driven environment
• Customer focused with ability to adapt to various customer standards

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 28, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.