At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead GIS installation projects and ensure safety and quality on-site.
- Company: Join GE Vernova, a leader in high-voltage technology and energy transition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Frequent travel across North America with a focus on safety culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in GIS systems and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
GE Vernova is looking for a GIS Field Engineer / Supervisor to lead the installation, supervision, testing, and engineering oversight of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) systems across projects in North America. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role that combines field execution excellence with engineering adaptability — built for professionals who thrive on both leading crews and solving complex technical challenges. If you are a seasoned GIS specialist with strong field leadership, technical drawing expertise, and a zero-compromise approach to safety and quality, this role was designed for you.
What You'll Own
- Field Supervision & Site Leadership
- Lead and supervise GE Vernova field teams and subcontractors across GIS installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization (retrofit) projects — 69 kV to 800 kV.
- Drive efficient execution through hands-on coordination of manpower, tools, equipment, and site resources.
- Serve as the primary GE Vernova representative and customer interface on site.
- Lead daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA/AHA).
- Manage site interfaces with clients, contractors, commissioning teams, and project managers.
- Monitor installation progress and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and final site reports.
- Support commissioning, high-voltage testing, and punch list closure through to formal client handover.
- Engineering Review, Drawing Conversion & Technical Documentation
- Review, adapt, and draft engineering documents including GA drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, terminal diagrams, mounting details, and Bills of Materials.
- Review converted European-standard mechanical support structure and breaker control drawings into North American-compliant packages aligned with IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC/NFPA, and local utility requirements.
- Identify technical gaps between European and North American design practices and recommend compliant engineering solutions.
- Write and adapt Method Statements for specific job types based on existing generic procedures.
- Prepare engineering documentation suitable for review and stamping by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) where required.
- Ensure all engineering changes are documented, traceable, and compliant with client and statutory requirements.
- Quality, EHS & Regulatory Compliance
- Enforce strict compliance with GE Vernova EHS policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E arc flash requirements, and LOTO procedures.
- Manage on-site quality inspections, audits, and hold points.
- Verify training, certifications, and PPE compliance for all site personnel.
- Exercise Stop Work Authority without hesitation when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Champion GE Vernova's Zero Harm safety culture at every level of site activity.
- Procurement & Sourcing Technical Support
- Prepare clear technical specifications and drawing packages to support North American component sourcing and procurement.
- Define and validate component substitutions where European parts are unavailable or non-compliant in North America.
- Support material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor clarification processes.
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm fit, function, certification, and compliance of selected materials.
- Coaching & Team Development
- Mentor and develop junior field engineers, supervisors, and technicians & provide customer training.
- Share field expertise, technical knowledge, and best practices across the team.
What You Bring
- Technical Expertise
- Proven hands-on expertise in GIS substation installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and retrofit (69 kV – 800 kV).
- Prior AIS field experience is a technical asset.
- Ability to read, interpret, mark up, and revise mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation procedures.
- Working knowledge of Local Control Cubicles (LCC) and secondary/control systems.
- Ability to convert engineering documentation from European to North American standards.
- Knowledge of high-voltage substation breaker control philosophy and mechanical support design.
- Experience with procurement documentation: BOMs, technical specifications, and approved vendor lists.
- Strong understanding of quality, testing, and turnover documentation requirements.
- Safety & Compliance Knowledge
- Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations and LOTO requirements.
- Experience conducting and validating JSA/AHA prior to work execution.
- Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian regulatory frameworks for high-voltage field work.
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Demonstrated field leadership and site team coordination on complex, high-voltage projects.
- Strong troubleshooting capability in both electrical and mechanical environments.
- Customer-focused communicator with strong relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently at remote project sites under challenging conditions.
- Comfortable operating in both field execution and technical review environments.
Qualifications Requirement
- Education: Degree, diploma, or technical training in Electrical, Electromechanical, or equivalent Engineering discipline.
- Experience: Significant field experience in HV GIS installation, construction supervision, commissioning and HV Tests.
- Standards: Experience with European and North American substation standards strongly preferred.
- PE License: PE/P.Eng. preferred; candidates with field technical experience, qualifications compatible are encouraged to apply.
- Language: Fluent French and English required.
- Travel Authorization: Must be legally authorized to travel in the US and the EU.
Work Environment
This role is field-based, with frequent travel to customer project sites across North America and internationally. Remote locations and adverse weather conditions. Extensive travel expected (> 80% per year).
Why Join GE Vernova
- Work on cutting-edge high-voltage GIS technology at the heart of the energy transition.
- Lead strategic, high-profile projects with direct customer impact.
- Develop your engineering and leadership skills within a global technical community.
- Relocation assistance: on a case-by-case basis.
- Be part of a team that truly lives Zero Harm — because safety is not a checkbox, it’s a culture.
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At GE Vernova, we are committed to fostering a dynamic work environment that prioritizes innovation and collaboration in the energy sector. As an HVDC Control and Protection Application Engineer, you will benefit from our agile work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong focus on sustainability, all while contributing to meaningful projects that address the climate crisis. Located in Canada, we offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and a commitment to diversity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
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CB1173 GEPR Energy Canada Inc Recruitment Team
