Senior Engineering Manager – Physical and Electrical Design

GE Vernova; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior design leader to drive the electrical, mechanical and protection/ control design of Fixed Series Capacitor and Synchronous Condenser projects within global FACTS deployments. You will guide a design team, establish technical directions, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple geographies.

You will mentor engineers, oversee drawings, and ensure tools/processes are robust for large-scale electrification programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university with extensive related engineering experience
• Master’s degree in engineering with substantial related experience (if applicable)
• Strong leadership experience in project or team settings
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC and NESC standards and codes

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of design engineers for physical, electrical, and protection and control design documents and drawings
• Oversee project planning, resource availability, and delivery targets across ITO and OTR phases
• Mentor team to foster first-time-right culture and skill development
• Review and approve design drawings ensuring quality on time and cost targets
• Provide engineering leadership during design reviews and risk mitigation
• Develop and deploy design tools/processes across the engineering organization
• Support cost reduction, cycle time improvements, and lean initiatives
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of design staff

Skills

People leadership

Design leadership

3D CAD / Bentley OpenUtilities Subst.

Standards compliance

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenUtilities Substation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

You will lead the design team to enable successful Fixed Series Capacitor (FSC) and Synchronous Condenser (SC) project delivery for global Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects.
Scope includes activities linked to the technical development and/or improvement of existing products and components. A key leader in driving the design and execution of the technical design and delivery of projects with impacts on safety, quality, delivery and productivity of own team. Has significant input into priorities and training plans to increase technical effectiveness of team.

Job Description

Role & Responsibility:

• People Leadership for the team including development and reviews
• Lead a team of design engineers in creation of physical, electrical and protection and control design documents and drawings
• Participate in project and proposal schedule planning and ensure resource availability during both Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases
• Support and drive team on achieving project delivery targets
• Mentor first-time-right culture and development of skills
• Responsible for leading overall requirement,design, implementation, and validation of design drawings for both FSC and SCs
• Contribute or lead the identification, qualification, deployment, training and maintenance of design tools and processes, for use across the design team and where applicable across the engineering organization
• Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost per engineering quality system processes
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• Facilitate cost reduction, cycle improvement, quality and lean programs to improve product performance, cost and/or delivery
• Provide hiring and onboarding leadership for design team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience OR master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 8 years of related engineering experience.
• At least 3 years project/team leadership experience.
• Experience in 3D CAD library and/or database systems like Bentley OpenUtilities Substation.
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes as they apply to designs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Bentley OpenUtilities Substation or other Bentley softwares, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems is a plus.
• Experience in power system equipment application and/or design.
• Experience in installation, field-testing and commissioning of HV equipment, including required safe work habits.
• Experience in international projects with working exposure of international standards as IEC, IEEE etc.

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 158,300.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 111,200.00 - 158,300.00 - 195,400.00 USD Annual

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Close Out: August 25th, 2025

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 September 29, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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.