Leads the full scope of substation construction site activities, including mobilization, civil work, erection, installation, commissioning, and site team management. Ensures schedule, quality, cost, contractual, safety, and regulatory compliance. May manage multiple sites, provide technical guidance, resolve complex operational issues, support project strategy, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires extensive domestic travel, strong leadership, communication, project management, and electrical design expertise.
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This position requires extensive travel within the US. Depending on project needs, the role will be one of the following:
Up to 90% travel to various project sites, with assignments of 4+ weeks at each site, or assignment to a single site for an extended period, potentially the full duration of the project.
Responsible for activities related to the construction, building and commissioning on customer site, from site mobilization, through civil, erection and commissioning work, as well as management activities related to this scope. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.Job Description
#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: December 03, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 05, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This position requires extensive travel within the US. Depending on project needs, the role will be one of the following:
Up to 90% travel to various project sites, with assignments of 4+ weeks at each site, or assignment to a single site for an extended period, potentially the full duration of the project.
Responsible for activities related to the construction, building and commissioning on customer site, from site mobilization, through civil, erection and commissioning work, as well as management activities related to this scope. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.Job Description
About Us:
Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprising our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital, and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy: electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, we 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 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 green energy transition.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Site leadership: Responsible for the entire scope of site activities during the ITO and/or OTR phase, acting under the direction and on behalf of the overall project leader. Leads the site team, manages execution of the project scope of work, and may manage multiple sites for a single project.
- Compliance: Ensures schedule, quality, and cost comply with contractual obligations, company policy, and local regulations.
- Technical expertise: Develops specialized knowledge in their discipline and serves as a best practice and quality resource. Stays current on the latest technical developments, understands how their area integrates with others, and maintains a working knowledge of the competition and market differentiators.
- Strategy and delivery: Contributes to strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within their area of responsibility.
- Decision-making and analysis: Uses judgment to solve moderately complex problems in operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Takes a fresh perspective on existing solutions and applies technical expertise to data analysis to support recommendations, drawing on multiple internal and limited external sources outside their function.
- Mentorship and project leadership: Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with moderate risk and resource requirements.
- Communication and influence: Explains difficult or sensitive information, builds consensus, and develops the persuasion skills needed to influence others on topics within their field.
Required Qualifications
Substation experience is mandatory
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related electrical field) from an accredited university or college, or
- High school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience as an Electrician, Electrical Lineman or Electrical Apprentice.
- Minimum of 15 years of advanced, hands-on experience in substation construction, site installation, and commissioning, with a deep understanding of electrical design.
Desired Characteristics
- Site Safety experience, OSHA
- Travel Domestically as job needed.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
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Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 05, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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