Technical Project Engineer – HV Substations

Location: Madrid

Job Description Summary

As a Technical Project Engineer – HV Substations within GE Vernova – Grid Solutions, you will lead the technical execution of High Voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects from order handover through project completion. Acting as the engineering focal point, you will coordinate multidisciplinary technical activities, review engineering deliverables, support technical decisions, and work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Services, and customers to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. 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

Technical Leadership

• Act as the technical lead for assigned HV switchgear projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities across Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Sales, Services and customers.
• Lead technical reviews, clarification meetings and engineering decisions.
• Identify technical risks and drive resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers where required.

Project Engineering

• Review customer specifications, grid codes and IEC standards.
• Review and coordinate engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Support retrofit and modernization projects.
• Coordinate with factories and suppliers.
• Support FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Monitor engineering progress and project deliverables.

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support Tendering during bid preparation.
• Support site teams during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with GE engineering standards.
• Contribute to lessons learned, standardization and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in power systems and HV/MV switchgear or substation engineering, preferably within utility, EPC, TSO, or power transmission environments.
• Experience with protection and control schemes, interlocking logic, and auxiliary systems.
• Ability to read, create, and review electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams.
• Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.
• Experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, coordinating technical activities with Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Site teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to factories, customer sites, and test facilities.

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of HV AIS/GIS switchgear design and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in digital tools and emerging Grid technologies.

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