Engineering Project Manager – AC Substations

Join GE Vernova's Grid Systems Integration (GSI) team, where our AC Substation projects are powering Europe's shift to clean energy and helping operators meet bold sustainability targets.

We're looking for a Project Engineering Manager to lead the technical execution of high-profile substation projects in Poland or Germany. This is your opportunity to take full ownership of the engineering scope, from initial design coordination to final customer acceptance.

In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary design teams, manage complex technical interfaces, and ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering documentation with the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for implementing design changes, aligning engineering workflows with procurement and construction, and representing customer interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and consolidate the project drawing list and integrate it into the design schedule.
• Manage the overall engineering timeline and ensure alignment with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate technical interface deliveries and maintain structured communication with partners, clients, and contractors.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all design documentation, including partner contributions.
• Support engineering change management for large and complex projects in collaboration with the Project Engineering Director and Project I&I manager.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including Primary, Secondary, and Civil Designers.
• Monitor and manage the engineering budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and handle scope or design changes, including claim preparation.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure alignment with GE procedures and project strategy.
• Analyze customer technical requirements, prepare clause-by-clause compliance documentation, and manage technical queries.
• Represent customer interests in design decisions and ensure validation through customer acceptance processes.

Your Profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage (HV) project execution, ideally in substation environments.
• Fluent in English and either German or Polish.
• Proven experience in technical project management within international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of Transmission and Distribution systems and engineering workflows.
• Skilled in managing technical interfaces with partners, clients, and contractors.
• Experienced in handling drawing lists, design schedules, multidisciplinary design reviews, and design change processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Renewable Energy systems is a plus.

Who We Are

GE Vernova – Grid Systems Integration (GSI) is a rapidly growing business line within GE Vernova, the energy company that spun off from General Electric in 2024 to accelerate the global energy transition. With over 12,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge technologies for reliable and efficient power transmission and distribution. GSI specializes in substation integration projects, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, and plays a key role in modernizing grids and integrating renewable energy sources. Our mission is to build a more sustainable, resilient, and carbon-neutral future by electrifying the world with advanced grid solutions.

Benefits

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To support this mission, we offer a variety of competitive benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce:

• Our compensation and benefits are structured to reward high performance and support your personal and family needs. We provide a comprehensive benefits package based on your employment status and local requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle means different things to different people. That's why we've developed programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests in your growth by offering opportunities for continued learning and development throughout your career.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we value your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work, because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No