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Company

GE Renewable Energy · 7 hours ago

Project Engineering Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $188K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serves as the project technical leader/director to develop scope of work, plan schedule, budgets and monitor engineering activities and deliverables for customer projects.

Provide technical leadership and interface with Tendering, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, EHS, Quality, Project Management Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors.

This position is accountable to design all activities in compliance with all applicable codes and standards, including all GE Grid Solutions policies and procedures

Knowledge of equipment such as FACTS, GIS, Transformers, P&C, Telecom and SCADA and HV Electrical system engineering including HVDC applications

In collaboration with Engineering teams oversee design of HVDC Substation including HVDC and HVA One line diagrams, Plans and elevation drawings for outdoor station equipment, civil works, foundations and buildings, All studies (grounding, load flow, short circuit etc), Protection and Control, Control room, Auxiliary AC and DC designs

Proposing and implementing an efficient reporting process to measure progress of engineering activities, on-time delivery of documents and answers to Customer comments

Manage technical risk. Propose and implement design strategy, design, GATE, safety reviews Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area and specialized knowledge in their discipline.

Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Uses critical judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of technology or engineering.

Takes an unique perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and LEAN/Root cause expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.

Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with lesser experience. Explains difficult or sensitive information to stakeholders; works to build consensus.

Developing persuasion skills required to influence project team, customer and stakeholders.

Identifying, alerting, and proposing corrective action plans to Project Director in case of any major deviation of scope

Qualification

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HVDC systemFACTSEHV substation designEPC Project experienceProject managementLeadership experienceQuality MindsetMentoring mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited University

Ten (10) years minimum experience in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design

Minimum of 5 years of direct leadership experience

Able and willing to travel 25% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.

Preferred

Experience execution worldwide projects and initiatives

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects multi country.

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Established project management skills in global teams.

EPC Project experience in the field of High voltage substations.

Strong EHS and Quality Mindset.

Mentoring mindset to develop and grow technical talent

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.