Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Description

Within this cross-centers and multicultural organization the project plant leader is accountable to design optimized HVDC substation layouts that integrate all the required equipment considering their installation operation and maintenance constraints.
Candidate can intervene either during Intent To Order and/or Order To Remittance stages and reports directly to the center engineering manager

Essential responsibilities

• Convert project contractual documents into plant engineering requirements
• Define and/or control plant engineering planning for the project ensuring on-time delivery
• Release plant engineering deliverables as per project planning & cost without non-conformity
• Lead the plant engineers for the assigned project(s) (functional reports)
• Lead the design optimized substation & buildings layouts integrating all the required equipment considering their installation operation and maintenance constraints
• Interface with other disciplines
• Answer to client partners & suppliers technical queries related to plant engineering
• Organize and perform projects design/gate reviews related to plant engineering & support other disciplines ones when required.
• Lead change control impacting plant engineering deliverables & activities
• Support continuous improvement within engineering discipline

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelors degree in electrical/mechanical/civil engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience in engineering management for EPC project ideally in primary design for substation Statcom or HVDC projects
• Strong knowledge on High Voltage substation international standards & guidelines (IEC CIGRE) local standards & guidelines (DIN) and related equipment
• Strong knowledge on contract and project management Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) or Engineering equipment package (EEP) type
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering management for EPC project ideally in primary design for substation projects
• Proficient with Autodesk CAD tools Revit & Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Good understanding of onshore civil engineering and offshore platform design and requirements
• Leadership (management by influence) analytical mind rigorous and commitment
• Professional English spoken and written fluency in German is a plus
• Mobility required (on-site visits or client meetings 25% of the time)

Who We Are

GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is a rapidly growing business line within GE Vernova the energy company that spun off from General Electric in 2024 to accelerate the global energy transition. With over 12000 professionals worldwide we deliver cutting-edge technologies for reliable and efficient power transmission and distribution. GSI specializes in substation integration projects including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems and plays a key role in modernizing grids and integrating renewable energy sources. Our mission is to build a more sustainable resilient and carbon-neutral future by electrifying the world with advanced grid solutions.

Benefits

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To support this mission we offer a variety of competitive benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce:

• Our compensation and benefits are structured to reward high performance and support your personal and family needs. We provide a comprehensive benefits package based on your employment status and local requirements.
• A healthy balanced lifestyle means different things to different people. Thats why weve developed programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests in your growth by offering opportunities for continued learning and development throughout your career.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova we value your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong.

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