Lead Customer Project Engineer
hace 2 días
Madrid
Job Description Summary ¿Listo para inscribirse? Antes de hacerlo, asegúrese de leer todos los detalles pertenecientes a este trabajo en la descripción a continuación. As an HV Switchgear Project Engineer within GE Vernova – Grid Solutions, you will be responsible for the technical execution of high-voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects. In this mid-role, you will leverage approximately 10 years of experience in power systems, HV switchgear and protection & control solutions to lead the engineering scope from proposal and design through manufacturing follow-up, testing, and commissioning support. You will work closely with Project Management, Tendering, Sourcing, Factories, Services, and our customers to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective Grid Solutions that meet contractual requirements, schedule, and quality targets, operating in a hybrid (office/remote) environment. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities • Act as the technical lead engineer for assigned Grid Solutions HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) projects, serving as the primary engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders., • Coordinate technical activities across Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, Factories, Sales, and Services to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule., • Drive technical clarification, risk identification, and decision-making, ensuring solutions comply with customer specifications, IEC standards, and GE Grid Solutions procedures., • Lead or actively contribute to technical meetings, design reviews, and customer clarification sessions, providing clear recommendations and documenting outcomes., • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, supporting capability development within the engineering team. Operation • Review and interpret customer specifications, grid codes, and standards for HV switchgear, substations, and associated protection & control systems., • Develop and review technical designs and documentation, including:, • Single-line diagrams and substation layouts., • Protection & control schematics, interlocking logic, and control circuits, • Equipment ratings, insulation coordination concepts, and functional descriptions for AIS/GIS solutions., • Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant IEC 62271 series and Grid Solutions engineering guidelines., • Prepare and maintain project-specific engineering documents, such as:, • Equipment lists and technical data sheets., • Calculation reports (e.g., short-circuit, load, basic insulation coordination)., • Test procedures and acceptance criteria., • Coordinate with Grid Solutions factories and qualified suppliers to secure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness of HV switchgear solutions., • Design for retrofit / modernization projects by:, • Reviewing as-built documentation, incorporating site survey information, and reflecting existing conditions in new drawings., • Updating wiring diagrams and interlocking schemes to integrate new equipment into existing panels and systems., • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities, including root-cause analysis and resolution of technical issues., • Contribute to the planning, forecasting, and tracking of engineering hours and deliverables, supporting on-time and on-budget execution. Deliverables • Deliver all assigned engineering outputs in line with project schedule, quality standards, and Grid Solutions document control requirements, including:, • Single-line diagrams, general arrangement in wiring drawings., • Bills of materials (BOMs) and equipment specifications for AIS/GIS and auxiliary systems., • Protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, interconnection diagrams, • Test plans, commissioning procedures, and as-built documentation, • Provide robust technical input to tenders and proposals, including:, • Technical clarifications, deviations, and alternative solutions, • Technical risk assessments and value-engineering options, • Prepare and maintain engineering status reports, risk and issue logs, and inputs for internal project and technical reviews., • Ensure all deliverables are reviewed, validated, and compliant with technical requirements, EHS standards, and internal Grid Solutions quality procedures. Support • Support Tendering and Commercial teams with technical clarifications, solution concepts, and cost/benefit assessments during the bid phase for HV switchgear and substation projects., • Provide technical support to Site and Services teams during installation, testing, and commissioning of HV switchgear, ensuring safe and effective execution., • Support customer training and handover, explaining system design, operation, and maintenance where required., • Contribute to continuous improvement within Grid Solutions by:, • Providing feedback on standard designs, reference solutions, and engineering tools, • Participating in root cause analyses, lessons learned, and implementation of preventive actions, • Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the Grid Solutions Engineering organization to strengthen the global technical community. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline., • Significant professional experience in power systems and HV/MV switchgear/substation engineering, preferably within utility, EPC, or TSO and utilities environments., • Strong understanding of HV switchgear (AIS/GIS) design and application, including:, • Protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems, • Proven experience applying relevant IEC, especially:, • IEC 62271 series, • Local TSO grid codes and utility requirements, • Demonstrated ability to read, create, and review electrical drawings and documentation:, • Single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and interconnection diagrams, • Proven experience engineering/design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar) and standard MS Office applications., • Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, coordinating technical activities with multiple stakeholders (PM, factories, sourcing, site)., • Good written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders., • Ability to travel occasionally to Grid Solutions factories, customer sites, and test facilities. Desired Characteristics • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues in HV substation projects., • High commitment to EHS, quality, and compliance, with a structured, detail-oriented approach to engineering work., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining focus on delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost control., • Customer-focused mindset, capable of building trust and explaining technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical scope, showing initiative and drive for closure and continuous improvement., • Effective team player, comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams, including in a hybrid (office/remote) environment. xcskxlj, • Openness to learning and innovation, including digital tools, advanced protection schemes, new Grid technologies, and evolving standards. Additional Information • Relocation Assistance Provided: No #J-18808-Ljbffr