Job Description Summary

Lead engineer is responsible to execute Protection & Control design packages for SAS & conventional projects up to 765kV in accordance with customer specification and our technical offer

Lead engineer is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of basic / detailed design within the customer delivery requirement, design budget (man days) and Quality thereby promoting the ease of installation and commissioning of the system in line with Customer expectation

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform Job Study and finalize project Bill of Materials / budget man-days

• Update risk assessment related to design & apply mitigation plan when required

• Explore cost optimization in all design phases.

• Prepare & follow project strategy, Master document list, delivery schedule.

• Prepares basic / detailed Technical Design drawings / documents, Engineering Calculations and compliance to customer observation / comments. Check & Validate

• Perform design reviews. Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes

• Attend Customer technical meetings and secure approvals

• Select and Finalize IEDs, Relays & Bought-on-Job materials and raise Purchase requisition to meet the delivery schedule

• Release manufacturing instructions and project configurations.

• Co-ordinate with various stakeholders including Testing team and participate in Factory inspection plan (FAT) to ensure successful closure of open points.

• Provide support to the site team to resolve technical issues and raise snag lists

• Prepare As-built documentation.

• Share Return of Experience and implement the applicable RoEs in project design.

• Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners, prepare input data, check consistency

• Manage & track evolution of input data

• Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with EHS instructions. Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation

Time delivery

• Ensure Quality on-time delivery of design to stakeholders

• Manage and monitor detailed execution progress in line with customer milestones.

• Request TL or PM for technical coordination meetings with stakeholders as & when appropriate to synchronize respective designs

• Extra work identified and managed – Input to Variation Order (VO) prepared wherever applicable.

• Manage design time spent on relevant activities and adhere to budget.

Escalate to TL or PM for fast-tracking the deliverables to meet customer milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) or (Electrical)

• 8 – 10 years’ experience independently managing Switchyard and Generator Protection and Control design activities

• Product (Protection IEDs) Knowledge, Protection philosophy & concepts, Cubicle mfg. knowledge, Engineering calculations & Design tools

• Overview of Power System & Primary Equipment

• Knowledge of Substation Automation would be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of various customer utility practices and standards

• Knowledge about Project organization and engineering process.

Desired Characteristics

· Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers.

· Strong interpersonal & problem solving skills.

· Ability to work independently.

· Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.