Lead Primary Design Engineer
Quick Summary
Job Description SummaryThe electrical grid is changing fast — and the engineers who plan high-voltage infrastructure are at the center of that change. As a Lead Primary Design Engineer at GE Vernova,
This is a role for someone who sees technical complexity as an opportunity to build something that lasts.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead the independent development of primary technology solutions for high-voltage projects (110kV–380kV), including floor plans, plant layouts, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical calculations, and remodeling concepts.
- →Own the coordination of constructive interfaces across project workstreams, ensuring alignment between technical design and project delivery requirements.
- →Produce and maintain project documentation using AutoCAD, Primtech, and/or Revit (2D/3D), applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards where applicable.
- →Gather and validate required technical plant data and configurations, facilitating interface clarification in coordination meetings with project staff, customers, and suppliers.
- →Communicate clearly within the project team and to management regarding deviations in quality, cost, schedule, and project goals.
- →Contribute as a lead voice in cross-functional project teams, taking responsibility for defined sub-projects from inception through delivery.
Requirements
~1 min read- A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Energy Technology, is nice to have — we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
- Significant experience in primary technical planning, project management, and implementation of projects in the high-voltage and extra-high voltage range (110kV–380kV).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primtech, and/or Revit for 2D/3D design and documentation.
- Fluent English, with the ability to communicate clearly across international project teams and with external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical approach and the ability to develop structured, practical solutions to complex technical challenges.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Working knowledge of BIM methodologies and their application in substation design projects.
- Familiarity with MS Office and Windows in a project engineering environment.
- Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary or international project teams.
- The strongest candidates will bring a track record of leading technical sub-projects in the high-voltage sector, combined with the communication skills to align teams, customers, and suppliers around a shared technical approach.
What You'll Find Here:
GE Vernova's grid technology teams work on projects that are genuinely varied and technically demanding — from offshore platforms to renewable energy integration. In Katowice, you will be part of an international team that collaborates across borders and disciplines, tackling infrastructure challenges that have real-world consequences for how energy is generated, transmitted, and used.
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce — designed to reward strong performance and help you manage your personal and family needs. A healthy, balanced lifestyle means different things to different people, and we've created programs that support the way you live and work today. We also invest in your continued on-the-job learning and development, providing a clear path for career growth.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
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