Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Duties And Responsibilities.

• Ability to lead the Primary Design (Concept, FEED , Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400kV for Utility Companies /Developers, based on international standards for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regions.
• Experience in Design of HV/LV Distribution systems for Oil Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Secondary system requirements needed for preparation of Key SLD, Protection Control SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, LVAC System design, preparation of control / protection / Interlocking block diagrams, review of schematics, preparation of cable schedule, Interconnection Schedule.
• In depth knowledge and ability to perform all calculations required as part of Substation Primary Engineering : Sag tension, SCF, conductor sizing, Earthing, Lightning protection, Indoor/ Outdoor / Street lighting, CT/VT sizing, Battery sizing.
• Good understanding of Substation Automation System (SAS), SCADA I/O List, Schematics and Architecture.
• Perform Equipment sizing calculations e g Transformer, Generator, HV/LV Cables, AC UPS, Capacitor Banks.
• Apply broad practical knowledge to design of Layouts Equipment Layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing and lightning protection layouts, EKD, (Should be able to guide/provide inputs to technicians and review from a technical/quality perspective).
• Prepare technical specifications, technical data sheets for Electrical Equipment Transformers, DG Sets, AIS/GIS/Hybrid Switchgear, Cable, UPS, Battery Charger, Distribution Boards.
• Preparation and evaluations of Technical Bid/documentation.
• Review of vendor drawings for various Electrical Equipment including review of schematics for HV/LV systems.
• Preparation of Tender documents , BOQ for construction.
• Ability to review of Contractors design documentation as part of PMC/Owners engineer.
• Reasonably good understanding and hands on experience of System Studies software (ETAP), ability to model electrical system, carry out basic studies viz.
• load flow, short circuit, motor starting studies and interpret results will be an added advantage.
• Ability to carry out inter discipline coordination and coordinate effectively with Lead office.
• Duties may include extended, but temporary, out-of-town assignments.

Candidate Specification.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university.
• Core experience shall be Primary Design of Substations (Concept, FEED, Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400KV.
• Experience with Utility companies based in for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regionsUK/Europe/Middle east will be preferred.
• Experience in Electrical design for Oil Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
• Ability to interpret the scope, identify deliverables based on Tender / RFP documents.
• Ability to work independently with lead office as part of integrated team,.
• Ability to lead medium /large scale projects, manage/supervise a team to ensure timely project delivery.
• Ability to Line manage viz.
• mentor a pool of junior engineers and technicians to develop skills and bring in efficiency within the team.
• Demonstrates a fair understanding of project commercials cost monitoring and timely flagging of variations.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities viz.
• Line Management, resource planning, recruitment, skill gap /training needs identification etc alongside Project delivery.
• Demonstrates the flexiblity to work hands-on in preparation of deliverables, based on project needs/exigencies.
• Conversant in Electrical design software Dialux, ETAP.
• Computer literacy in MS office-and basic knowledge of AUTOCAD/BIM 360/ACC, Navisworks for review of 3D Modelsling Software like Revit is essential.
• Strong communication skills written and oral.
• Self-motivated individual with keen interest to add value to the team/organisation.
• Ability to prepare fee estimates / proposals.
• Inclination to use Technology to bring in innovative solutions.
• Ability to foster awareness of HS practices, share best practices by encouraging knowledge sharing sessions within /across team.

Role: Electrician

Industry Type: Power

Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Operations, Maintenance & Support

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: Any Postgraduate