Electrical Substation Design Engineer (High Voltage)

Job Description:

An Electrical Design Engineer designs and implements electrical systems for power substations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

 Design and Development:

Conceptualize, design, and develop electrical substation layouts and systems, including primary and secondary systems for transmission and distribution.

Technical Documentation:

Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Calculations and Studies:

Perform load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies, as well as calculations for grounding, DC loading, AC auxiliary power loading, bus sizing, lighting, and cable sizing.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work collaboratively with project teams, project managers, and clients to ensure timely project delivery and address technical issues.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards, and address any technical issues that arise during construction.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substations, providing technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong knowledge of electrical networks and substations, substation high voltage plant and equipment, relevant standards and codes (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI), and industry practices.

Software Proficiency:

Experience with software like SEE, AutoCAD 2D/3D, ETAP and Revit is an advantage.

Must have hands-on experience in High Voltage systems up to 765 kV, along with proven exposure in Power and Renewable Energy projects.