Portfolio Technical Director - Substation (North America)

CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Remote; USD 145,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Portfolio Technical Director (PTD) – North America to lead technical delivery across NA High Voltage Substation projects. This SME will drive growth through a high-performing team culture, ensuring robust technical solutions from tender to execution.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering, PE certification in the US/Canada, and willingness to travel up to 20%. It is a remote opportunity with a focus on safety, quality, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years broad engineering experience, with at least 10+ years in large HV substation activities.
• PE certification in US and/or Canada.
• Current US/Canada work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical strategy, direction, and leadership to all technical workstreams for cohesive system design.
• Lead SME-level technical solutions during ITO and OTR phases, ensuring modular, scalable designs.
• Partner with Project Engineering Directors/Managers to meet technical goals incl. cost, schedule, and resources.
• Serve as principal liaison for PEMs, Application Engineers, and Bid Managers on solution integration.
• Drive RCA for technical issues and conduct formal returns of experience.

Skills

HV substation leadership

PE certification

US/Canada work authorization

Project leadership

System integration

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

HAZOP/HAZID

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Portfolio Technical Director (PTD) – North America, as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) leads technical delivery across North American High Voltage Substation projects. This leadership role drives growth by fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. The PTD is accountable for the quality, competitiveness, and robustness of technical solutions, providing strategic direction for ACIS and FACTS portfolios from tender through execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical strategy, integrated direction, and leadership to all technical workstreams to ensure cohesive, integrated, consistent, and effective system design.


• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), lead technical solutions during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases, ensuring designs are modular, scalable, and aligned with customer needs.


• Partner with Project Engineering Directors/Managers to meet or exceed technical project goals, including engineering cost, schedule, and resource management.


• Serve as the principal technical liaison for PEMs, Application Engineers, and Bid Managers regarding solution integration, interface definition, and change management.


• Drive continuous improvement by leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for technical issues and conducting formal returns of experience.


• Ensure safety by design through mandated HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON processes across all portfolio projects.


• Define and validate design quality plans, including gate reviews at both the portfolio and project levels.


• Review and mitigate technical risks and opportunities, driving mitigation plans at both project and portfolio levels.


• Lead the North American Technical Expert Program (TEP) and represent the organization at technical conferences and professional meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college.


• 15+ years of broad experience in engineering, with at least 10+ years of specific experience in large, complex HV substation project activities.


• Professional Engineer (PE) certification within the United States and/or Canada.


• Current US, Canada work authorization

Desired Profile & Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.


• Proven experience as a Project Technical Lead with a deep understanding of ACIS, FACTS and HVDC solutions.


• Strong systems integration skills, including experience managing complex technical interfaces and requirements.


• Cross-functional experience interfacing with Gas Power, Wind, Power Conversion, and Battery Energy Storage systems.


• Deep technical domain knowledge of GE Grid Solutions (GIS, AIS, GCB, Transformers) and Grid Automation (P&C, SCADA, EMS/PMS).


• Demonstrated emotional maturity with a focus on leadership, humility, inclusion, and team development.


• Strong influencing skills and cultural competence for managing global, matrixed teams.


• Ability to communicate complex technical messages succinctly to diverse stakeholders, customers, and partners.


• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel.

undefined Note: US work authorization required

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: Yes #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $144,900.00 and $241,200.00. 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.

Benefits

• medical


• dental


• vision


• 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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions


• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants

Other Benefits

• tuition assistance


• adoption assistance


• paid parental leave


• disability benefits


• life insurance


• 12 paid holidays


• 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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com