Overview
GE Renewable Energy is looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to work in the Grid Solutions business from our Stafford office. Grid Solutions serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries, providing products and services from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. The role involves leading a geographically diverse team of designers, sub-contractors, engineers and project teams working on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.
Responsibilities
* Lead & coordinate the design team and manage detailed execution progress and short-term planning.
* Plan basic and detailed design activities; coordinate delivery of required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection in line with Customer specifications and internal standards.
* Define, based on tender/contract analysis, the documents to produce for the field of activity; evaluate engineering workload and deliverables with PEM or PM and commit to budget in man-days and delivery times.
* Ensure on-time delivery of design (including Partner documents) to stakeholders with suitable quality; anticipate and mitigate delivery issues; propose changes as needed.
* Coordinate with Partners on customer technical comments and synchronize respective designs; inform PEM/PM of design issues and propose and follow solutions.
* Analyse customer technical requirements and ensure compliance; represent customer interests in design decisions at PM request.
* Look for cost optimisation across design phases, ensure technical consistency of the design area, and check subcontractor deliverables.
* Manage design time spent in man-hours on relevant activities.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree - electrical or mechanical, corresponding to the field of activity.
* Engineering experience in related activity/discipline; preferably in project & EPC environments in T&D, Power Gen or Oil & Gas, or 2 to 4 medium-set projects as Lead Engineer.
* Experience with project technical management processes in a multi-disciplinary team with multiple interfaces.
* Proven experience managing externally subcontracted design work packages of varying sizes.
* Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution industries.
About GE Grid Solutions
GE Grid Solutions electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy efficient grid and integrate renewables to drive a carbon-neutral future. We offer an extensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come To Work
Our engineers are challenged and supported to find the best solution. Projects are diverse and impactful, and you’ll bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one. You’ll work with committed colleagues and have opportunities to contribute to the energy transition.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and development opportunities including private health insurance.
Additional Information
* Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Locations and postings referenced in the original listing have been removed to focus on the current role description.
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