Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Engineer will be designing electrical high voltage substations is a technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of on-shore substation & HVDC/FACTS balance-of-plant design packages; performance in matter of committed budget, planning, and quality. The main objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate execution of substation/plant engineering design work packages done by subcontractors. Must be able to self-perform the design. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. You will follow customer specifications or requirements and should be aware of customer and national regulations and internal standards. The Senior Project Engineer is able and willing to certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct--including Professional Engineering reviews and sealing. The role has high level of autonomy.
Job Description
Join a team that delivers integrated project solutions enabling large-scale electrification and supporting critical customer needs across the energy sector. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Leader / Technical Director to provide technical leadership for complex substation, HVDC, and (Flexible AC Transportation System) FACTS projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
As the technical leader for assigned customer projects, you will:
- Lead the engineering scope of work, including planning schedules, budgets, and monitoring engineering activities and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and serve as the primary interface with Tendering, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, EHS, Quality, Project Management, Sourcing, and engineering subcontractors.
- Ensure all design activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and GE Grid Solutions policies and procedures, while meeting project commitments for quality, schedule, and cost.
- Apply deep knowledge of substation equipment and engineering disciplines, including:
- AIS & GIS substations
- Transformers
- Protection & Control (P&C)
- HV electrical systems
- HVDC and FACTS applications
- Basic civil engineering design principles
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design or oversee the design of utility and industrial substations, including:
- Power one-line diagrams
- Station general arrangements
- Technical specifications
- Outdoor station equipment application and installation
- Building layout arrangements
- Auxiliary power systems
- Raceway design
- Related engineering studies and calculations
- Establish and implement effective reporting processes to track engineering progress, support on-time document delivery, and ensure timely responses to customer comments.
- Manage technical risk by defining and executing design strategies, design reviews, GATE reviews, and safety reviews.
- Use sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges and make critical project decisions.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced engineers.
- Communicate complex or sensitive technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders and help build alignment across teams.
- Influence project teams, customers, and stakeholders through strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Identify significant scope deviations, escalate concerns appropriately, and propose corrective action plans to the Project Engineering Director.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in HVDC systems, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV/EHV substation design
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the United States, with the ability and willingness to review and seal drawings
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel, in compliance with applicable company travel and tax policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading the execution of large and complex substation or plant projects
- EPC project experience in the field of high-voltage substations
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent English grammar, spelling, and syntax
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and make sound decisions
- Strong EHS and quality mindset
- Passion for mentoring and developing technical talent
Compensation Information
For candidates applying to a Canada-based position, the annual salary range for this role is 120,000to120,000to170,000 CAD.
Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and skill set.
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