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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Electrical Substation Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college is required.
  • A minimum of 5–7 years of related experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation physical design and layout is required.
  • Direct professional experience gained within engineering design firms is required.
  • An active Professional Engineering license (P.Eng. in Ontario or OIQ in Quebec) is required, with authorization and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer for sealing documents.
  • Practical ability to perform design calculations, supervise drafters, and issue Issued for Construction drawings is required.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required, with intermediate-level proficiency in French.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for factory or project-site visits is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the high-voltage/extra-high-voltage power single-line diagram and outdoor physical substation design, including the general arrangement and layout, plan and elevation drawings, and layouts for high-voltage bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
  • Oversee or perform related studies and calculations and develop detailed bills of material.
  • Write high-voltage equipment specifications, issue material purchase request forms, and evaluate vendor quotations for substation equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, power transformers, capacitors, and high-voltage cable.
  • Develop engineering scopes of work with deliverables and schedules for subcontracted design work and oversee successful completion.
  • Ensure the quality of personal and team deliverables while following quality procedures.
  • Direct engineers and designers and coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost-control, and schedule objectives.
  • Coordinate effectively with internal and external team members, including principal engineers, protection and control engineers, civil structural engineers, electrical physical designers, draftspersons, project managers, and support organizations.
  • Support development of engineering schedules and track and monitor deliverables to meet on-time delivery and Say Do Ratio key performance indicators.
  • Lead gate reviews and design reviews.
  • Support proposals by writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design labor hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftspersons on drawing requirements, and developing clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D CAD or Building Information Modeling software is an asset.
  • Direct experience with high-voltage direct current and flexible alternating current transmission system facilities is highly desirable for complex projects.
  • Proficiency in designing both gas-insulated and air-insulated substation configurations.
  • Practical ability to perform and verify critical calculations, including busbar and conductor sizing, equipment selection (breakers, transformers, and insulators), and grounding and lightning-protection design.
  • Knowledge of load-flow studies, short-circuit calculations, and insulation coordination.
  • Strong working knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American National Standards Institute, International Electrotechnical Commission, and Canadian Standards Association standards, and ability to develop designs when client specifications are incomplete.
  • Design with field constructability and site safety in mind; field testing and commissioning are not part of this work.
  • Act as the lead technical reviewer to resolve design conflicts and ensure the integrity of engineering deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating directly with civil and secondary protection and control engineers.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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