Lead Customer Project Engineer

Description

Summary: As an HV Switchgear Project Engineer, you will technically lead high-voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects from design through commissioning, coordinating with various teams to deliver compliant and cost-effective Grid Solutions. Highlights: 1. Lead technical execution of high-voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects 2. Coordinate technical activities across diverse teams and stakeholders 3. Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing As an HV Switchgear Project Engineer within GE Vernova – Grid Solutions, you will be responsible for the technical execution of high\-voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects. In this mid\-role, you will leverage approximately 10 years of experience in power systems, HV switchgear and protection \& control solutions to lead the engineering scope from proposal and design through manufacturing follow\-up, testing, and commissioning support. You will work closely with Project Management, Tendering, Sourcing, Factories, Services, and our customers to deliver safe, compliant, and cost\-effective Grid Solutions that meet contractual requirements, schedule, and quality targets, operating in a hybrid (office/remote) environment. **Job Description** =================== **Roles and Responsibilities** ------------------------------ ### **Leading** * Act as the **technical lead engineer** for assigned Grid Solutions HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) projects, serving as the primary engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders. * Coordinate technical activities across **Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, Factories, Sales, and Services** to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule. * Drive **technical clarification, risk identification, and decision\-making**, ensuring solutions comply with customer specifications, IEC standards, and GE Grid Solutions procedures. * Lead or actively contribute to **technical meetings, design reviews, and customer clarification sessions**, providing clear recommendations and documenting outcomes. * Provide **technical guidance and mentoring** to junior engineers, supporting capability development within the engineering team. ### **Operation** * Review and interpret **customer specifications, grid codes, and standards** for HV switchgear, substations, and associated protection \& control systems. * Develop and review **technical designs and documentation**, including: + Single\-line diagrams and substation layouts. + Protection \& control schematics, interlocking logic, and control circuits + Equipment ratings, insulation coordination concepts, and functional descriptions for AIS/GIS solutions. * Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant **IEC 62271 series** and Grid Solutions engineering guidelines. * Prepare and maintain **project\-specific engineering documents**, such as: + Equipment lists and technical data sheets. + Calculation reports (e.g., short\-circuit, load, basic insulation coordination). + Test procedures and acceptance criteria. * Coordinate with **Grid Solutions factories and qualified suppliers** to secure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness of HV switchgear solutions. * **Design for retrofit / modernization projects** by: + Reviewing as\-built documentation, incorporating site survey information, and reflecting existing conditions in new drawings. + Updating wiring diagrams and interlocking schemes to integrate new equipment into existing panels and systems. * Support **Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning** activities, including root\-cause analysis and resolution of technical issues. * Contribute to the **planning, forecasting, and tracking** of engineering hours and deliverables, supporting on\-time and on\-budget execution. ### **Deliverables** * Deliver all assigned **engineering outputs** in line with project schedule, quality standards, and Grid Solutions document control requirements, including: + Single\-line diagrams, general arrangement in wiring drawings. + Bills of materials (BOMs) and equipment specifications for AIS/GIS and auxiliary systems. + Protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, interconnection diagrams + Test plans, commissioning procedures, and as\-built documentation * Provide robust **technical input to tenders and proposals**, including: + Technical clarifications, deviations, and alternative solutions + Technical risk assessments and value\-engineering options * Prepare and maintain **engineering status reports**, risk and issue logs, and inputs for internal project and technical reviews. * Ensure all deliverables are **reviewed, validated, and compliant** with technical requirements, EHS standards, and internal Grid Solutions quality procedures. ### **Support** * Support **Tendering and Commercial teams** with technical clarifications, solution concepts, and cost/benefit assessments during the bid phase for HV switchgear and substation projects. * Provide **technical support to Site and Services teams** during installation, testing, and commissioning of HV switchgear, ensuring safe and effective execution. * Support **customer training and handover**, explaining system design, operation, and maintenance where required. * Contribute to **continuous improvement** within Grid Solutions by: + Providing feedback on standard designs, reference solutions, and engineering tools + Participating in root cause analyses, lessons learned, and implementation of preventive actions * Actively participate in **knowledge sharing** across the Grid Solutions Engineering organization to strengthen the global technical community. **Required Qualifications** --------------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in **Electrical Engineering** or closely related discipline. * **S****ig****nificant** **professional experience** in **power systems and HV/MV switchgear/substation engineering**, preferably within utility, EPC, or TSO and utilities environments. * Strong understanding of **HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) design and application**, including: + Protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems * Proven experience applying relevant **IEC**, especially: + IEC 62271 series + Local TSO grid codes and utility requirements * Demonstrated ability to read, create, and review **electrical drawings and documentation**: + Single\-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and interconnection diagrams * Proven experience **engineering/design tools** (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar) and standard MS Office applications. * Experience working in **cross\-functional, project\-based environments**, coordinating technical activities with multiple stakeholders (PM, factories, sourcing, site). * Good **written and verbal communication skills** in English with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. * Ability to travel occasionally to Grid Solutions factories, customer sites, and test facilities. **Desired Characteristics** --------------------------- * Strong **analytical and problem\-solving** skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues in HV substation projects. * High commitment to **EHS, quality, and compliance**, with a structured, detail\-oriented approach to engineering work. * Proven ability to manage **multiple projects and priorities** while maintaining focus on delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost control. * **Customer\-focused** mindset, capable of building trust and explaining technical solutions clearly to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * Demonstrated **ownership and accountability** for technical scope, showing initiative and drive for closure and continuous improvement. * Effective **team player**, comfortable working in cross\-functional and multicultural teams, including in a hybrid (office/remote) environment. * Openness to **learning and innovation**, including digital tools, advanced protection schemes, new Grid technologies, and evolving standards. **Additional Information** ========================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No