Play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge HV/EHV substation projects across the globe. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about engineering excellence.
About the Role
As a Senior Primary Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) substation projects. You’ll ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards while coordinating with global teams to meet project milestones.Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
- Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
- Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
- Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
- Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
- Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
- Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical /Power/ Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Preferred: 5–7 years’ experience in HV substation design. Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
- Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
- Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical, Power, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5–7 years of experience in HV substation design; applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience may be considered
- Strong knowledge of UK transmission and distribution standards
- Proficiency in CAD
- Experience with substation design covering tender and execution phases
- Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage clients and stakeholders
- Awareness of BIM and 3D tools, including Revit and Navisworks
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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