About this role
Job Description Summary Substations connect power generation to the people who depend on it. As a Lead Substation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Designer, you will build the 3D models and 2D drawings that shape extra-high-voltage (EHV) and high-voltage (HV) substation projects from tender to construction. Your designs will help customers get safe, cost-efficient electrification solutions. You will also bring fresh ideas on how digital design can make projects faster and more accurate.
Job Description What You'll Do
• Prepare single line diagrams, general arrangements, layout plans, sections, equipment erection drawings, and grounding and trench layouts for air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) substations. • Build 3D substation models in Autodesk Revit and design to the required electrical clearances for indoor and outdoor areas. • Lead BIM Execution Plans, model collaboration, model audits, clash detection reports, and design and constructability reviews. • Prepare tender drawings, quantity estimates, and bills of quantities (BOQ), and support customer technical discussions. • Coordinate with automation, civil, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams, and with the Global Engineering Centre and regional teams, so solutions meet customer needs, industry standards, safety rules, and quality targets. • Support project design reviews and coordinate with site and office teams during project execution.
Who We're Looking For You are an experienced substation designer who enjoys solving design problems with others and can explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field • Around 7 years of 3D HV substation modeling experience • Hands-on experience designing primary substation layouts for AIS and GIS projects • Autodesk Revit experience for 3D modeling and 2D drawing production • Professional working proficiency in English (reading, speaking, and writing)
Preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Navisworks and knowledge of ISO 19650 and other BIM standards • Experience with other 3D design tools (Creo, E3D, SolidWorks, Inventor) and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) exchange • Ability to adapt to different customer standards
Why GE Vernova GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer varied, competitive benefits that support you and your family, depending on your employment status and national requirements. We invest in your career through continued on-the-job learning and development.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No