Senior Plant Engineer – Substation Design

Job Description Summary GE’s grid integration High Voltage Direct Current solutions, including AC & DC substations, are tailored and designed based on a project-by-project assessment of the customers’ individual requirements, whether it’s for connecting offshore wind generation, long distance power transmission, or energy trading between independent networks.

The Senior Plant Engineer is the plant engineering representative at the launch of all projects and will control the technical execution of the project through closeout. The Sr Plant Engineer is accountable to lead other engineers to define plant solutions & tools and to support proposal tender offerings and project execution. The Senior Plant Engineer will also serve as technical mentor resolving conflicts and certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct..

Job Description

About Us:

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of Energy, come join us.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of the substations and balance of plant for large and complex HVDC and FACTS projects.
• The Sr. Engineer must lead the team providing clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• The Sr. Engineer must identify key internal & external stakeholders and their needs such as technical information, execution strategy, and drive effective communications to align people for efficient work.
• Accountable for engineering activities on the assigned project such as: schedule development & updates, design safety, planning & tracking project design reviews, design optimization, On Time Delivery, risk management, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinating 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 the Project Engineering Director, discipline PEM’s, Designers, CAD Operators, Project Managers, and support organizations.
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of the power single line drawing, physical substation general arrangement layouts, plan and elevation drawings, equipment erection drawings, construction details, layouts for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, electrical clearances, conduit, cable, and wiring, auxiliary power, grounding, lightning and control buildings.
• Must oversee if not self-perform related studies and calculations as well as development of the bills of material.
• Manage a combined project BOM & MDL from multiple sources, writing and/or reviewing High Voltage equipment technical specifications, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations and reviews
• Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager. This is a customer facing role that requires an assuring credible presence in front of the customer.
• The Sr. Engineer is responsible for technical change control and risk management.
• Respond to site RFI and conduct filed inspections for compliance verifications.
• Accountable with the PED for the performance of engineering subcontractors. This includes work scope definition, hours used, change management, quality control, schedule definition & adherence, and customer interface.
• Accountable for meeting customer engineering CTQ’s
• Support proposals and tenders for HVDC or substation projects including estimating man hours and the application of major equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for electric utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications, including primary (outdoor) substation design and required studies.
• Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.

Desired Characteristics

• PE License or P.Eng License
• In depth experience applying High Voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local Grid Codes, and related equipment (safety, application, sizing and integration). Moreover, the ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Experience with GE GIS equipment
• Design and project execution experience on HVDC/FACTS projects and technology.
• Strong Knowledge of the design aspects for HV/MV equipments including valves, cooling, reactors, capacitors, transformers, BOP , etc
• Professional Engineering license in the United States and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision.
• Strong knowledge on contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and substation related structural design requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable design 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.
• Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits. Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Strong 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.

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 – 148,300.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.111,200.00 – 148,300.00 – 185,400.00 USD Annual

Projected Close Out: October 31st, 2024

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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Responsabilités Essentielles

• Responsable de la direction et de la coordination de tous les aspects techniques des sous-stations et de l’équilibre de l’usine pour les projets HVDC et FACTS de grande envergure et complexes.
• L’ingénieur principal doit diriger l’équipe en fournissant une direction, des attentes et des évaluations claires pour garantir que les objectifs sont atteints ou dépassés.
• L’ingénieur principal doit identifier les principales parties prenantes internes et externes ainsi que leurs besoins, tels que les informations techniques, la stratégie d’exécution, et mener des communications efficaces pour aligner les personnes sur un travail efficace.
• Responsable des activités d’ingénierie sur le projet assigné telles que : l’élaboration et les mises à jour du calendrier, la sécurité de la conception, la planification et le suivi des revues de conception du projet, l’optimisation de la conception, la livraison à temps, la gestion des risques et le contrôle qualité/assurance qualité.
• Diriger les efforts des ingénieurs et des concepteurs, en coordination avec l’approvisionnement et l’équipe de projet sur les questions techniques afin de répondre aux spécifications du projet, au contrôle des coûts et aux objectifs de calendrier.
• Interface avec les membres de l’équipe interne et externe tels que le directeur de l’ingénierie de projet, les PEM de discipline, les concepteurs, les opérateurs CAO, les chefs de projet et les organisations de support.
• Responsable de la préparation et de la livraison du dessin unifilaire de l’alimentation électrique, des schémas d’agencement général des sous-stations physiques, des dessins de plan et d’élévation, des dessins de montage des équipements, des détails de construction, des schémas pour le bus haute tension, le câble, l’équipement haute tension, les dégagements électriques, les conduits, les câbles, et les bâtiments de câblage, d’alimentation auxiliaire, de mise à la terre, d’éclairage et de contrôle.
• Doit superviser sinon auto-effectuer les études et calculs connexes ainsi que l’élaboration des nomenclatures.
• Gérer une nomenclature et un MDL de projet combinés à partir de sources multiples, en rédigeant et/ou en révisant les spécifications techniques des équipements haute tension, en prenant en charge la recherche de devis et d’examens de fournisseurs.
• Interlocuteur unique pour les problèmes techniques pour le client et le chef de projet. Il s’agit d’un rôle orienté client qui nécessite une présence crédible et assurée devant le client.
• L’ingénieur principal est responsable du contrôle des modifications techniques et de la gestion des risques.
• Répondre aux demandes d’information sur le site et effectuer des inspections déposées pour les vérifications de conformité.
• Responsable auprès du PED de la performance des sous-traitants en ingénierie. Cela comprend la définition de l’étendue du travail, les heures utilisées, la gestion des changements, le contrôle qualité, la définition et le respect des horaires, ainsi que l’interface client.
• Responsable de répondre aux CTQ d’ingénierie du client
• Soutenir les propositions et les appels d’offres pour les projets HVDC ou de sous-stations, y compris l’estimation des heures de travail et l’application d’équipements majeurs.

Qualifications Requises

• Baccalauréat en ingénierie d’une université ou d’un collège accrédité (BSEE fortement préféré)
• Minimum de 10 ans d’expérience dans l’ingénierie de sous-stations de transport et de distribution pour les services publics d’électricité et les centrales et projets d’énergie renouvelable en tant qu’ingénieur de projet électrique dans des applications de type sous-station, y compris la conception de sous-stations primaires (extérieures) et les études requises.
• Capable et disposé à voyager à 20 %, y compris à l’international, et à se conformer aux directives de voyage de GE.

Caractéristiques Souhaitées

• Licence PE ou licence P.Eng
• Expérience approfondie de l’application des normes et directives nord-américaines des sous-stations haute tension (normes et codes IEEE et ANSI tels que NEC et NESC.), des codes de réseau locaux et des équipements connexes (sécurité, application, dimensionnement et intégration). De plus, la possibilité de concevoir des packages de conception lorsqu’aucune spécification claire du client n’est fournie.
• Expérience avec les équipements GE GIS
• Expérience en conception et en exécution de projets sur des projets et technologies HVDC/FACTS.
• Solide connaissance des aspects de conception des équipements HT/MT, notamment les vannes, le refroidissement, les réacteurs, les condensateurs, les transformateurs, le BOP, etc.
• Solides connaissances en matière de gestion de contrats et de projets, d’ingénierie, d’approvisionnement et de construction (EPC) ou d’exécution de projets d’ensemble d’équipements d’ingénierie (EEP).
• Solide compréhension des exigences de conception structurelle liées au génie civil et aux sous-stations.
• Connaissance pratique des calculs de conception applicables aux équipements primaires et secondaires, tels que le dimensionnement de la batterie et la sélection des composants du système CC, la sélection du transformateur de puissance et du disjoncteur, la protection des circuits, la sélection et la classification des câbles de commande et d’alimentation, le bus, les raccords, la sélection de l’isolant et du dispositif d’arrêt, la mise à la terre. conception de grille et protection contre la foudre.
• Expérience en matière de tests sur le terrain et de mise en service avec des habitudes de travail sécuritaires.
• Capacité démontrée de dépannage électrique et mécanique.
• Excellentes compétences en informatique, y compris la programmation et l’automatisation de la conception, et familiarité avec AutoCAD, BIM et Revit fortement souhaitées.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

• This is a remote position