Lead Customer Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, substation layouts; protection & control schematics, interlocking logic, 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 retrofit / modernization projects by reviewing as‑built documentation, incorporating site survey information, and reflecting existing conditions in new drawings.
• Update 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

• Single‑line diagrams, general arrangement 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.
• Technical input to tenders and proposals, including clarifications, deviations, alternative solutions, risk assessments, and value‑engineering options.
• Engineering status reports, risk and issue logs, and inputs for internal project and technical reviews.
• All deliverables reviewed, validated, and compliant with technical requirements, EHS standards, and internal Grid Solutions quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant 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 standards, 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 with 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.