Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
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 : 710 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 20000 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 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 were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll 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 youll be exposed to game‑changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided : No
Required Experience : Senior IC
Key Skills
* Electrical Engineering
* SOC
* PCB
* Warehouse Management
* Warehouse Experience
* CAD
* Creo
* SolidWorks
* Data Mining
* Digital design
* Mechanical Engineering
* Autocad
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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