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Substation Electrical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the electrical engineering SOC code, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Utilities, EPC firms, and grid infrastructure companies sponsor H-1B transfers and cap-subject petitions for engineers who design, commission, and maintain high-voltage substation systems.
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Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for project implementation. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance from Senior Engineers. The role allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
About us:
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 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. We are 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. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.
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 green energy transition.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The electrical substation project engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including:
- Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Must be the technical leader for assigned engineering projects including developing the design from scoping phase until detail design. Responsible for the power single line drawing, plan and elevation drawings, general substation arrangement and layout, layouts and details for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
- As needed, provide oversight and reviews of deliverables in the proposal process. Responsibilities include conceptual engineering, proposal documentation including BOM, writing and/or reviewing HV technical specifications, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, developing clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses.
- Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
- Coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives. Includes writing HV equipment specifications and contractor work scopes, request vendor quotations, evaluate quotations, vendor quotation evaluations for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems interface with customers and project team members and final commissioning. Will be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product to customer CTQ’s on time and on or under budget.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial or utility HV & EHV substation design or MSEE (power)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally, for meetings, troubleshooting, and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations. You must comply with all relevant GE Vernova travel and tax policies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable (and bus) selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection. Able to work independently.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English. Ability to work in a team environment. The Project Engineer must be creative, able to lead a team, and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product on time and under budget.
- Must be able and willing to get Professional Engineering license in the U.S., and to use their license as part of their work.
- Professional Engineering registration (within the U.S.) strongly desired.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications, including primary (outdoor) substation design and required calculations.
- Knowledge of and experience using IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC. Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
- Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits.
- Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
- Good presence in front of the customer with demonstrated commercial experience such as Project Management.
- Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Microstation strongly desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE 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
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: August 11, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 August 03, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for project implementation. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance from Senior Engineers. The role allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
About us:
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 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. We are 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. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.
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 green energy transition.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The electrical substation project engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including:
- Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Must be the technical leader for assigned engineering projects including developing the design from scoping phase until detail design. Responsible for the power single line drawing, plan and elevation drawings, general substation arrangement and layout, layouts and details for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
- As needed, provide oversight and reviews of deliverables in the proposal process. Responsibilities include conceptual engineering, proposal documentation including BOM, writing and/or reviewing HV technical specifications, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, developing clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses.
- Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
- Coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives. Includes writing HV equipment specifications and contractor work scopes, request vendor quotations, evaluate quotations, vendor quotation evaluations for substation equipment including high voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, high voltage power transformers, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems interface with customers and project team members and final commissioning. Will be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product to customer CTQ’s on time and on or under budget.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial or utility HV & EHV substation design or MSEE (power)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally, for meetings, troubleshooting, and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations. You must comply with all relevant GE Vernova travel and tax policies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable (and bus) selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection. Able to work independently.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English. Ability to work in a team environment. The Project Engineer must be creative, able to lead a team, and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product on time and under budget.
- Must be able and willing to get Professional Engineering license in the U.S., and to use their license as part of their work.
- Professional Engineering registration (within the U.S.) strongly desired.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering for utilities and renewable energy power plants and projects experience as an Electrical Project Engineer in substation type applications, including primary (outdoor) substation design and required calculations.
- Knowledge of and experience using IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC. Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
- Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits.
- Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
- Good presence in front of the customer with demonstrated commercial experience such as Project Management.
- Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Microstation strongly desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE 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
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: August 11, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 August 03, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Substation Electrical Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to substation engineering work. A degree in electrical power systems strengthens your case more than a general EE degree. Get a credential evaluation from NACES if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 17-2071 for electrical engineers. This surfaces employers who've already certified wages for substation roles, so you're targeting companies with active sponsorship history rather than guessing.
Target utilities and EPC contractors specifically
Use Migrate Mate to filter for substation engineering roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Utilities operating transmission infrastructure and engineering-procurement-construction firms handling grid projects file the most petitions in this occupation.
Document project-level technical experience early
Before accepting an offer, compile project records showing substation voltage levels, protection relay work, or commissioning scope. Your employer's H-1B petition must establish specialty occupation, and specific technical evidence reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers must complete Form I-9 employment verification. If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, ask the HR team directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify and who handles I-129 petition filings internally or through outside counsel.
Understand the cap-exempt employer pathway
Some substation engineering roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery. If you're not selected in a cap-subject year, cap-exempt employers offer a direct path to status without waiting for the next registration cycle.
H-1B Visa Substation Electrical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Substation Electrical Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Substation electrical engineering meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the work requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical power systems. USCIS expects a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. If your role involves protection relay design, substation automation, or high-voltage commissioning, the specialty occupation argument is straightforward for most petitions.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for substation engineers?
Utilities with transmission and distribution operations, EPC contractors managing grid infrastructure projects, and engineering consulting firms are the primary sponsors for this role. You can search Migrate Mate to browse substation engineering positions at employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, which filters out companies unlikely to sponsor before you invest time in the application process.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect substation engineering offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before USCIS approves the petition. The wage is set at the higher of the actual wage paid to similar employees or the prevailing wage from the OFLC Wage Search database. For substation engineers in high-cost utility markets, Level III and Level IV wages apply to engineers with specialized protection or substation automation experience.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new substation engineering employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. Your new employer files the transfer petition with USCIS, and you don't need to wait for approval to begin the new role. Keep copies of both your receipt notice and your current approval.
Does project-site travel affect my H-1B status as a substation engineer?
It can. H-1B workers must be performing work covered by the certified LCA at each job site. If your role requires extended on-site commissioning work at a substation in a different metropolitan area, your employer may need to file an amended petition or post a new LCA for that location. Short-term assignments under 60 days in a rolling year have more flexibility under DOL rules, but longer deployments require documentation.