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Senior Primary Design Engineer
Ge Vernova
Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Lead design and delivery of HV/EHV substations, coordinating global engineering teams.
4d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
vendor review
client liaison
team leadership
quality assurance
substation design
3d modelling
Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
What you bring
communication
transmission
engineering degree
cdm
hv experience
cad
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
Degree in Electrical /Power/ Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
Preferred: 7–10 years’ experience in HV substation design. Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
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