Lead Engineer - Electrical Component
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 28
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova's Design Engineering team in Pallavaram executes Protection & Control design packages for Substation Automation (SAS) and conventional substation projects up to 765kV. The role is the technical guarantor for basic and detailed design quality, delivery timelines, design budgets (man-days), and compliance with customer specifications. The Lead Engineer also handles BoM finalization, IED/relay selection, design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests, site technical support, and as-built documentation.
What you will do
- Conduct job studies and finalize the Bill of Materials (BoM) and budgeted man-days for project execution.
- Perform risk assessments related to design and implement mitigation plans as needed.
- Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities across all design phases.
- Develop and maintain the project strategy, Master Document List (MDL), and delivery schedule.
- Prepare and validate basic and detailed technical designs, engineering calculations and drawings; ensure compliance with customer comments and specifications.
- Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring adherence to quality procedures, work instructions, and engineering processes.
- Attend customer technical meetings to secure timely approvals.
- Select and finalize IEDs, relays, and Bought-Out Job materials (BOJ); raise purchase requisitions in line with delivery timelines.
- Release manufacturing instructions and project configurations.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including the testing team, and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to ensure closure of open points.
- Provide technical support at site, resolving issues and managing snag lists.
- Prepare and submit as-built documentation post-commissioning.
- Capture and apply Return on Experience (RoE) in future project designs.
- Manage technical interfaces with sub-suppliers and partners, ensuring data consistency and alignment.
- Track and manage the evolution of input data throughout the project lifecycle.
- Adhere to all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) procedures and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe working practices.
- Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality design deliverables to all stakeholders.
- Monitor and manage detailed execution progress in alignment with customer milestones.
- Coordinate with the Team Lead or Project Manager to schedule technical meetings with stakeholders as needed to align designs.
- Identify and document extra work for Variation Order (VO) preparation where applicable.
- Track and manage design time spent on relevant activities, ensuring adherence to budget.
- Escalate to the Team Lead or Project Manager when fast-tracking is required to meet critical milestones.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) or (Electrical)
- 8–10 years of experience independently managing Protection & Control design activities for switchyard and generator applications.
- Strong knowledge of Protection IEDs, protection philosophies, and system concepts.
- Familiarity with cubicle manufacturing processes, including panel layout, wiring, and assembly standards.
- Proficient in engineering calculations and use of design tools for protection and control systems.
- Solid understanding of power systems and primary equipment used in substations and generation plants.
- Working knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) is an added advantage.
- Well-versed in utility-specific practices and standards, ensuring compliance with diverse customer requirements.
- Knowledgeable in project organization and engineering processes, contributing to efficient project execution and delivery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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