- Experience Level: Senior ProfessionalJob Description
GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions is a key player in Europe's energy transformation, with our AC Substations forming the backbone of modern power grids. We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to ensure the technical excellence of these complex projects.
As the Project Engineering Manager (all genders), you will be the single point of accountability for the entire engineering lifecycle of an AC substation. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Leading Technical Coordination: Supervise and orchestrate all engineering and design tasks, from conception to execution.
Ensuring Project Performance: Guarantee the delivery of engineering designs on schedule, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.
Managing Stakeholders: Direct and coordinate the work of internal engineering teams as well as external suppliers and subcontractors.
Overseeing Project Controls: Implement and manage processes for design changes and maintain meticulous oversight of the engineering budget.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and consolidate the project drawing list and integrate it into the design schedule.
Manage the overall engineering timeline and ensure alignment with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate technical interface deliveries and maintain structured communication with partners, clients, and contractors.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all design documentation, including partner contributions.
Support engineering change management for large and complex projects in collaboration with the Project Engineering Director and Project I&I manager.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including Primary, Secondary, and Civil Designers.
Monitor and manage the engineering budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and handle scope or design changes, including claim preparation.
Participate in design reviews and ensure alignment with GE procedures and project strategy.
Analyze customer technical requirements, prepare clause-by-clause compliance documentation, and manage technical queries.
Represent customer interests in design decisions and ensure validation through customer acceptance processes.
Your Profile
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage (HV) project execution, ideally in substation.
Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Dutch is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing complex engineering projects.
Strong understanding of Transmission and Distribution systems.
Skilled in managing technical interfaces with partners, clients, and contractors.
Experienced in handling drawing lists, design schedules, multidisciplinary design reviews, and design change processes.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with Renewable Energy systems is a plus.
Who We Are
GE Vernova – Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is a rapidly growing business line within GE Vernova, the energy company that spun off from General Electric in 2024 to accelerate the global energy transition. With over 12,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge technologies for reliable and efficient power transmission and distribution. GSI specializes in substation integration projects, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, and plays a key role in modernizing grids and integrating renewable energy sources. Our mission is to build a more sustainable, resilient, and carbon-neutral future by electrifying the world with advanced grid solutions.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
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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.
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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.
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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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