GE Vernova

HV Electrical Engineer - Substation Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova$80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred)
  • At least 1 year of experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering
  • Professional Engineer or willingness to pursue PE registration
  • Knowledge of IEEE and ANSI standards including NEC and NESC
  • Field-testing and commissioning experience with emphasis on safety
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with multitasking capacity
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM and Revit desired

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical aspects of AC power substation projects under Lead Engineer guidance
  • Develop high voltage substation layouts and perform related engineering calculations
  • Coordinate design with cross-discipline teams, providing basic drawings and schematics
  • Write high voltage equipment specifications and manage material procurement processes
  • Collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure adherence to specifications and schedules
  • Engage in proposal development and technical document reviews
  • Direct designers and draftsmen on project drawing requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach for well-being resources
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
  • Retirement benefits with company-matching 401(k) contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
As a Substation Design Engineer, your main responsibility is to design and layout high-voltage (HV) substations while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Cross-functional collaboration with other engineers and support for project documentation and continuous improvement initiatives are also key aspects of this role.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Execute all technical aspects of AC power substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer.

  • Work on high voltage substation general arrangement and layouts, plan and elevation drawings, bills of material, arrangements for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings. Perform related engineering calculations.

  • Coordinate overall design with other design disciplines providing basic single line drawings and schematics, relay protection and control requirements

  • Write high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms, and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems.

  • Participate on a team of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives

  • Interface with internal and external team members such as Principal Engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Electrical Designers, Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, and support organizations

  • Work on developing proposals including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen on drawing requirements, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE preferred)

  • At least 1 year of experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel

Desired Characteristics:

  • Professional Engineer or willing to take necessary exams to register and become a licensed PE.

  • Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC

  • Working knowledge of applicabledesign calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.

  • Understanding of civil engineering and substation related structural design requirements.

  • Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits. Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.

  • Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM and Revit strongly desired.

  • Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate27s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 26, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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