Job Title
Electrical Project Engineer
Company
General Electric
Job Description
Job Description Summary GE’s Grid solutions, including AC & DC substations, FACTS and HVDC, 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.
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 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:
As the Project Engineer, you will:
- Write high voltage equipment specifications, issue material purchase request forms, and evaluate vendor quotations for FACTS equipment including capacitors, reactors, rotating equipment, high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems
- Work closely with designers in the development of detailed design drawings, bills-of-material
- Support 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.
- (BOM) and cable schedules for complex electrical infrastructure projects
- Develop and execute start-up, testing and commissioning plans
- Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, civil engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations
- Contribute to proposals including writing and / or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and 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
- Contribute to cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low cost vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction
- Contribute to RCA’s (root cause analysis) and execute corrective actions
- Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001
- Support proposals and tenders for HVDC or substation projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 2 year of experience in Electricity Grid Engineering, Project Engineering or industry related experience
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired Characteristics:
- Professional Engineering license in the United States
- Prior FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) application or design experience
- Experience with HVDC projects and technology
- Knowledge on 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).
- Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD strongly desired.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Demonstrated creativity and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product on time and under budget
- Ability to automate design tasks through Visual Basic programming of Excel, AutoCAD or Microstation
The salary range for this position is 77,500.00 – 96,900.00 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. 77,500.00 – 96,900.00 – 116,300.00 USD Annual
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an 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
Expected Salary
$77500 – 96900 per year
Location
Texas
Job Posting Date
Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:57:44 GMT