About the role

  • Senior Primary Design Engineer leading the design and delivery of HV/EHV substation projects. Collaborating globally to ensure compliance with standards and timely outputs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
  • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
  • Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
  • Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
  • Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
  • Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
  • Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical /Power/ Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Preferred: 7–10 years’ experience in HV substation design.
  • Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
  • Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Job title

Design Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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