Technical Project Engineer – HV Substations

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead technical execution of HV AIS/GIS switchgear projects from handover to completion. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, review deliverables, support FAT/SAT/commissioning, manage technical risks, mentor junior engineers, and support tendering, sourcing, and site teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Technical Project Engineer – HV Substations within GE Vernova – Grid Solutions, you will lead the technical execution of High Voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects from order handover through project completion. Acting as the engineering focal point, you will coordinate multidisciplinary technical activities, review engineering deliverables, support technical decisions, and work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Services, and customers to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. 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

    Technical Leadership

    • Act as the technical lead for assigned HV switchgear projects.
    • Coordinate engineering activities across Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Sales, Services and customers.
    • Lead technical reviews, clarification meetings and engineering decisions.
    • Identify technical risks and drive resolution.
    • Mentor junior engineers where required.

    Project Engineering

    • Review customer specifications, grid codes and IEC standards.
    • Review and coordinate engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications and Bills of Materials.
    • Support retrofit and modernization projects.
    • Coordinate with factories and suppliers.
    • Support FAT, SAT and commissioning.
    • Monitor engineering progress and project deliverables.

    Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

    • Support Tendering during bid preparation.
    • Support site teams during installation and commissioning.
    • Ensure compliance with GE engineering standards.
    • Contribute to lessons learned, standardization and continuous improvement.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Professional experience in power systems and HV/MV switchgear or substation engineering, preferably within utility, EPC, TSO, or power transmission environments.
    • Experience with protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems.
    • Ability to read, create, and review electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams.
    • Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.
    • Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, coordinating technical activities with Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Site teams.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
    • Willingness to travel occasionally to factories, customer sites, and test facilities.

    Desired Characteristics

    • Understanding of HV AIS/GIS switchgear design and applications.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
    • Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in digital tools and emerging Grid technologies.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
    • Professional experience in power systems and HV/MV switchgear or substation engineering
    • Experience with protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems
    • Ability to read, create, and review electrical documentation including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
    • Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar
    • Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments coordinating with Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Site teams
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
    • Willingness to travel occasionally to factories, customer sites, and test facilities
    • Understanding of HV AIS/GIS switchgear design and applications
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results
    • Continuous improvement mindset with interest in digital tools and emerging Grid technologies

    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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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    The Company
    HQ: Cambridge, MA
    75,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 2024

    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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