Job Description Summary
Job Description
About Us
At GE Vernova Grid Solutions, we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.
At GE Vernova Grid Solutions, we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Vernova Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come to Work
At GE Vernova , 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 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
- The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer is responsible for the entirety of the civil scope, from the concepts developed during project proposals, through detail design, till the end of construction and project closeout with all documentation delivered complete and in good quality.
- The civil scope for HVDC projects includes earthwork, underground utilities and stormwater, foundations, site development works, building design (including structural and architectural), and aspects of building systems (HVAC and fire, etc.). Most detailed design work is subcontracted rather than performed in-house, the Senior Structural Engineer manages that design work.
- This position requires that the engineer have expertise with structural design, specifically industrial multi-story steel building design. HVDC converter buildings have large equipment loads and require large spans of open areas.
- Support the Application Engineer & Tendering team with conceptual designs, estimating, and preparation of tender documents related to civil scope.
- By working closely with the Project Director and Sourcing Specialist, support the definition of contracting strategy (sub-contract / partner) and its development with the intent to locate accurate and competitive market pricing for the civil design and construction scope. Develop a technical scope of work with a detailed & clear division of responsibility and schedule.
- Assist in establishing accurate cost estimates for construction scope. Perform technical analysis of subcontractors/ consortium partners to support sourcing negotiation.
- Ensure efficient development of the civil design concept by understanding the customer scope and vision, permitting requirements, local jurisdicti