GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Electromechanical Design Coordinator

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSantiago de Querétaro, Qro., MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.
Several years of experience designing substation control systems and cabinets in an engineering, procurement, and construction project environment is required.
In-depth knowledge of substation control system design or electrical distribution, ancillary services, industry standards, and regulations is required.
Proficiency in design and simulation and calculation software is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Meticulous attention to detail is required to ensure designs meet safety, performance, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
Basic project management skills are required, including managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

Design and integrate the control system, protection system, electrical distribution, telecommunications, and monitoring systems for high-voltage substations, potentially including single-line and schematic diagrams, protection systems, electrical consumption and auxiliary services design, interlocking, communications, and networks.
Initiate and support equipment procurement.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate their work into the overall substation design.
Oversee commissioning and testing of low-voltage systems.
Provide technical support to customers and project teams.
Manage the team's workload.
Decide whether design work should be performed in-house or subcontracted, and select and evaluate subcontractors.
Supervise and coordinate design teams in the relevant field.
Assist lead engineers during project launch and control engineering process follow-up.
Ensure proper management of interfaces with partners and main suppliers.
Allocate resources required to execute projects and identify design subcontractors to match workload plans and optimize design budgets.
Organize knowledge capitalization and return-on-experience activities to improve engineering efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations and serve as the teams' technical reference.
Conduct performance assessments of team members.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with computer-aided design software and substation design tools is a plus.
Familiarity with substation layout is advantageous.
Professional engineering certification or licensure is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The Discipline Engineering Group Head, supervises, coordinates design teams in his/her field of activities. Assists lead engineers at project launching phase, control engineering process follow up, ensures the proper management of interfaces with our partners and main suppliers. He (or She) is accountable for the proper allocation of resources required to execute the projects, looks for design subcontractors to adapt resources to the workload plan and optimize design budget ($$). Handles specific actions, organize know how capitalization and Return On Experience to improve global engineering efficiency for relevant activities.

Head of group is accountable for the proper compliance to the ‘state of the art’ and applicable standard and regulation in his field of activity, he or she is considered as technical referent for the teams. As manager, the Head of group is in charge of conducting performance assessment of his/her teams .

Discipline Engineering Group head is functionally reporting to the Project COE discipline group head.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Design andintegrate the Control system, protection system, Electrical distribution, telecom & monitoring of a High voltage substation.
It can be for example through single line diagram, schematic diagram, protection system, electrical consumption and design of auxiliary services, interlocking, communication & network: it’s a wild domain with a lot of possibilities.

Initiate & support the procurement of equipment.

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure the integration into the overall substation design.

Oversee the commissioning and testing of Low voltage systems.

Provide technical support to customers and project teams.

Manage team’sworkload

Decide to manage design in house or subcontracted, subcontractor selection andevaluation

What you bring:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

Experience: Several years of experience in the design of substations control, cabinet inaEPC project environment. Experience with CAD software and substation design tools is a plus.

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge ofsubstation control system design, or electrical distribution, ancillary services,industry standards, and regulations. Familiarity with Substation Layout is advantageous.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in using design and simulation, calculation software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications: Professional engineering certification or licensure is preferred.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs meet safety, performance,sustainability,and compliance requirements.

Project Management: Basic project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

What We're Offering:

Professional Growth: Dynamic team, extensive resources, and training for skill development.

Cutting-Edge Projects: Involvement in high-profile, innovative HV substation projects.

Global Exposure: Collaboration with a diverse, global network of industry experts.

Collaborative Environment: Supportive culture fostering creativity and teamwork.

Perspectives:

Career Advancement: Opportunities for leadership and career growth within the organization.

Technological Innovation: Contribution to the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.

Industry Impact: Influence on global energy infrastructure and sustainability.

Professional Network: Building valuable connections within the energy sector.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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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