Secondary Design Engineer

GE Vernova

UKonsitePosted Jul 7, 2026
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About the role

Job Description Summary

The Secondary Design Engineer will be part of a geographically diverse team of designers, sub contractors, engineers and project teams working on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.

The role will offer a high level overview of design and interface with various teams throughout the project cycle.

Responsibilities

Job Description

The Secondary Design Engineer is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of design works conditions in his/her field of activity, in matter of committed design budget (man days), d, in line with Customer expectation.

The successful candidate plans basic and detailed design activities, delivery of required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection associated to concerned activity, based on Customer specifications and requirement, and internal standards.

Establish SLD KLD 3LD AUX SLD for Basic design Package.

Evaluate engineering workload and deliverable dates with PEM or PM, and commit to budget and timelines.

Ensure on-time delivery of design documents with suitable quality.

coordinate with design team leader, through basic and detailed execution Phases.

Request and attend the technical meetings with partners or suppliers as needed.

Highlight scope or design changes, issues, and propose solutions.

Ensure compliance with customer technical requirements and look for cost optimizations.

Desired Skills And Experience

Relevant degree - electrical or mechanical, function of field of activity involved.

2-4years engineering experience in the related activity / discipline, preferably in project & EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil &Gas industry, or 1 to 2 Medium Set projects in position of Lead Engineer

Experience of project technical management processes, preferably in a multi-disciplinary team’s context with multiple interfaces

Several experiences in managing externally subcontracted design work package of various sizes

Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution industry

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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