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Electrical Substation Project Engineer

Job in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79200 - 118800 USD Yearly USD 79200.00 118800.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Substation Project Engineer 2

The Electrical Project Engineer - Substation is responsible for HV / EHV substation design.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Execute technical tasks for AC substation projects under the guidance of a Lead Engineer.
  • Develop high voltage substation:
    General arrangement and layout drawings
  • Plan and elevation views
  • Detailed bill of materials Bus, cable, equipment, conduit, wiring, grounding, and control building arrangements
  • Perform engineering calculations related to substation design.
  • Coordinate overall design with other disciplines, including:
    Single line diagrams and schematics
  • Relay protection and control requirements
  • Write specifications for high voltage equipment and prepare material purchase requests.
  • Evaluate vendor quotations for substation equipment, such as:
    Circuit breakers Switchgear Disconnect switches Power transformers High voltage cables Protection and control systems
  • Resolve technical issues in coordination with the customer and project manager.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to maintain project budget and schedule.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.
  • Coordinate with sourcing and project teams to ensure specifications, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
  • Interface with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders, including:
    Principal Engineers Protection & Control Engineers Electrical/Physical Designers CAD operators Project Managers Support functions
Support proposal development by:
  • Writing/reviewing technical specs
  • Estimating materials
  • Assisting with vendor quote evaluations
  • Guiding design/drafting teams
  • Developing clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses
  • Contribute to engineering automation, productivity improvements, and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Grade point average greater than 3.0 [U.S. system]
  • Work experience in power systems engineering and design
  • Ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.
Desired Characteristics
  • Passed FE exam, registered E.I.T.
  • Experience / working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing and DC system component selection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus sizing, fittings, insulator selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
  • Work exposure to Transmission and Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications for primary/physical/outdoor design, including aspects of civil design and control and relay protection design
  • Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC Prior GEV work experience
  • Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

    Ability to work in a team environment Able to lead small teams, innovate, and be accountable for results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget
  • Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and familiarity with AutoCAD, including 3D modeling
Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,200.00 and $. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s…

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