Senior Primary Design Engineer

Senior Primary Design Engineer

GE Vernova

Glasgow, Stafford or Villeurbanne

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge HV/EHV substation projects across the globe. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about engineering excellence.

About the Role

As a Senior Primary Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) substation projects. You’ll ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards while coordinating with global teams to meet project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
• Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
• Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical /Power/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Preferred: 7–10 years’ experience in HV substation design. Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.