Lead Engineer - Electrical

GE Vernova's Hydro Power division is seeking a Lead Engineer - Electrical to design electrical systems and BOP equipment for large hydro and refurbishment projects globally. The role involves basic and detailed design, project execution, tender support, and collaboration with global teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing engineering documents, analyzing field conditions, evaluating vendor offers, and ensuring compliance with EHS policies. This position offers a chance to contribute to shaping the energy landscape and decarbonizing the world.

Must Have

• Prepare basic and detail engineering documents for hydro power electrical systems.
• Design Evacuation, Distribution, Auxiliary, HV, MV, GIS, Transformer, XLPE, Illumination, LV AC/DC, UPS, Grounding, Switchyard, Cable & tray, Electro-technical studies, Protection, Excitation, SFC/VSI systems.
• Analyze field conditions and resolve technical problems.
• Independently prepare design calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and BOMs.
• Evaluate vendor offers and manage technical meetings.
• Review and secure client approval for system documents.
• Deliver work packages for large/refurbishment projects.
• Supervise electrical BOP engineers and draftsmen.
• Produce schematics, technical specifications, and testing procedures.
• Apply reliability, quality, safety, and cost principles.
• Collaborate with sourcing, construction, commissioning, projects, and tendering teams.
• Conduct site surveys and customer meetings for design approvals.
• Contribute to quality, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Hold a university degree in electrical engineering.
• Possess minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in National and International electrical standards (Indian, ANSI, NFPA, Canadian, European).
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Understand operation and maintenance aspects of electrical equipment.
• Skilled in engineering tools like ACAD, ETAP, EPLAN, and calculation software.

Good to Have

• Experience in hydro project execution for electrical systems/BOP design.
• Ability to travel and work in diverse cultural settings.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving project roadblocks.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive projects to completion.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and knowledge-sharing approach.
• Creative, continuous learner, and courageous in innovation.
• Experience in BOP electrical design calculations.
• Proficiency in short circuit analysis.
• Experience with NGT/NGR calculations.
• Knowledge of Relay settings methodology and parameterization.
• Familiarity with CT VT calculations.
• Experience in Insulation coordination study.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Excellent comprehension and command of English.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Understands business and team objectives, acts with integrity.

Perks & Benefits

• Multicultural & diverse environment
• Enthusiastic team and supportive leaders
• Pleasant and modern work infrastructure
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional and personal trainings
• Competitive salary
• Subsidized meals
• Medical insurance coverage
• Accidental insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Home office opportunity (subject to approval)
• Flexible working hours (subject to approval)

Job Description Summary

About our business

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Join us and make a difference with GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business division!

Read more on www.gevernova.com

About Position

The employee will be responsible for the design of hydro power plant electrical systems and BOP equipment for large hydro and refurbishments projects across the world.

• Responsible for major and complex Refurbishment and Service project execution assignments within defined lead time and budgeted workhours
• Active participation in basic design and detail design activities.
• Involvement and support to Hydro product management team for product development
• Functional reporting to Electrical COE leader Globally
• EHS: - Implementation EHS policy & procedures of GE for design aspect.
• Responsible for tender support in functional area of expertise

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

An electrical BOP engineer with strong design skills as an electrical BOP engineer, you’ll be responsible to:

• Preparation of Basic and Detail engineering documents – for Evacuation systems, Distribution systems, Auxiliary systems which majorly includes design memorandum, Single line diagram, sizing calculation and suppler specification of HV, MV, GIS, Transformer, XLPE, Illumination system, Low voltage AC and DC system, UPS system, Grounding system, Switchyard, Cable & cable tray, Electro-technical studies, Protection System, Excitation system, SFC/VSI systems etc.
• Analyze conditions reported from the field and determine actions needed to resolve problems, while maximizing Customer and GE profitability, and ensuring continued safe and reliable equipment operation
• Interact and collaborate with regional and global teams of engineers in resolving problems with tight time constraints
• Can prepare design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOM’s without supervision;
• Evaluation of vendor offer, Technical meeting with vendor, post order activity like Review and get approval of above system documents and drawings from client
• Review of various interfaces with internal client for various inputs/interface requirement & keep the record.
• Deliver work packages for large/Refurb projects or programs using technical guidelines, design reviews and feedback of experience (FOE);
• Can supervise the work of electrical BOP engineers and draftsmen to deliver design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOM’s;
• Produce schematics, technical specifications, testing procedures and all documentation required for electrical panels and electrical installation according to customer´s requirements
• Collaborate with consulting engineers and experts for FOE, design validation and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Apply rules and concepts for reliability, quality, safety and cost;
• Collaborate, support and partner with various internal and external functions like sourcing, construction & commissioning, projects, tendering, etc to drive reports, analytics, validation and supplier development. This is inclusive of meeting deadlines with for each activity
• Perform site surveys, customer meetings for design approvals and problem solving
• Provide dedicated and strong contribution to quality, productivity and cost out projects/Kaizen activities
• Know how on engineering tools ACAD, ETAP, EPLAN, Calculation software’s etc…

Required Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering
• Min. 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of National and International standards i.e. Indian standards/International standards/ANSI/NFPA/Canadian electric standard/European standards
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and leadership
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance aspects of electrical equipment

Desired Characteristics

• Valuable experience in hydro project execution for electrical systems and/or BOP equipment design in reputed firms
• Ability to travel, foresee roadblocks and take immediate actions, work in a culturally diverse atmosphere
• Self-starter with initiative and interpersonal skills to direct projects and work, of cross- functional nature, with demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Inclusive, considers ideas and inputs of others, and openly shares experience and knowledge with others
• creative and thirst for knowledge, always learning, show courage in driving concepts into reality
• Valuable experience in BOP electrical design calculation, short circuit analysis, NGT/NGR calculation, Relay settings methodology and parameterization, CT VT calculations, Insulation co ordination study
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask, with strong comprehension, command on English language
• Works as a great team mate, in unity
• Understands business and team objectives, display good interpersonal skills, delivers as per com company’s integrity program

What Do We Offer?

• Environment: A multicultural & diverse environment with an enthusiastic team and supportive leaders. We have a pleasant and modern work infrastructure at our offices
• Opportunities: We offer career growth opportunities, professional and personal trainings
• Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with multiple benefits like subsidized meals, medical, accidental & life insurance coverage. We provide home office opportunity and flexible working hours (subject to business and HR approval)

Work model: Hybrid (3 days office)

Inclusion & Diversity:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of 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.

Please click here to learn more: www.gevernova.com/sustainability/thrive