• Job Description

  Req#: R3742576

  Job Description Summary

  GE Renewable – Grid Integration product line is globally recognized for designing, manufacturing, and delivering customized High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) solutions for utilities worldwide. With over 130 years of pioneering experience, GE offers two HVDC technologies, Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage Source Converters (VSC), to support a broad range of applications and deployable in different schemes including overhead line (point to point), back-to-back, submarine/land cable and offshore.
  Every HVDC solution is 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.
  
  Within this cross-centers and multicultural organization, the Lead Plant Engineer is accountable to define plant solutions & tools and to support proposal tender offering and projects execution…
  
  In particular, the Lead Engineer is the focal point of contact in this domain and the technical leader of plant engineering responsible to develop related knowledge within the team.
  
  The Lead Plant Engineer is the plant engineering representative at the launch of all projects and the Lead Engineer controls the technical execution of the project through closeout.
  The Engineer reports directly to the region local engineering manager

  Job Description

  About Us

  At GE Grid Solutions we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.

  In 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 Renewable Energy, 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

  • Lead the development of optimized substation and HVDC technical solutions/ templates, design books and design automation.
  • As a region plant engineering subject matter expert, manage plant engineering knowledge (technical community, design books/templates, return of experiences capitalization…)
  • Coordinate above actions within the department and with key technical experts (functional reports)
  • Support GE plant engineering technical offers to bids
  • Convert project contractual documents into plant engineering requirements
  • Define plant engineering planning and cost estimation for tendering offers
  • Control plant engineering projects execution technical quality, schedule, and budgets
  • Review all the projects design and gate reviews
  • In collaboration with Engineering teams, lead plant engineering aspect of HVDC Substation including HVDC and HVAC One line diagrams, Plans and elevation drawings for outdoor station equipment, civil works, foundations and buildings,
  • Interface with other disciplines
  • Support continuous improvement within Substation and HVDC engineering

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience with Project Management - Power Distribution and/of HVDC
  • Minimum of 8 years’ 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.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestic and international. You must comply with all relevant GE company travel and tax policies.

  Desired Skills

  • Strong understanding of onshore civil engineering and offshore platform design and requirements
  • Strong knowledge on High Voltage substation international 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)
  • Strong knowledge on contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution
  • Proficient with Autodesk CAD tools Revit & Navisworks
  • Mentoring/coaching, technical communication skills, teamwork, analytical mind, accountability and commitment,
  • Professional English spoken and written
  • Professional Engineering License (within the United States), and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer

  The salary range for this position is 103,000.00 - 137,300.00 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. 103,000.00 - 137,300.00 - 171,600.00 USD Annual

  Additional Information

  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: No

  #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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