Design Engineer (Primary) - Substation (Electrical) New

NetVerks Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem India is seeking a Design Engineer (Primary) to lead and execute primary engineering activities for substation projects. You will design layouts, size equipment, and coordinate BIM 3D model development with the modellers, while aligning with design leads and international/national codes.

You will review drawings (2D/3D), support tendering with BOM estimates, and interface with civil, structural, MEP and instrumentation teams to obtain design concurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in Primary Engineering for substations or power distribution.
• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Timely review of substation drawings prepared by draftsman.
• Interact with Site Execution and Cluster teams for design clarifications.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, MEP and Instrumentation for design concurrence.
• Ensure compliance with specification requirements.
• Review 2D and 3D drawings and documentation per QA/QC processes.
• Review of vendor offers and documents.
• PreTender engineering including BOM estimation and offer reviews.
• Prepare design calculations for Busbar, UPS, DG, LT Transformer and earthing.
• Review BOM and compare with Tender quantities.

Skills

Primary Engineering

Substation Layout

BIM 3D Modeling

Design Calculations

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical

Electrical & Electronics Eng

Job description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.
The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.
The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.
Objective / Purpose
As a Design Engineer (Primary), the person shall be capable of preparing, reviewing & executing Primary Engineering Activities for Substation Projects as per the direction of Design Lead (Primary). He must have good knowledge in Layout Engineering in Substation Projects. He shall facilitate the modellers in development of BIM 3D Model for Substations. As a Design Engineer (Primary), the person shall be required to design the layout of the substation and provide inputs to the draftsman for development of drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely review of the Substation drawings developed by the draftsman
  
• Interact with Site Execution & Cluster teams for clarification w.r.t. the design of equipment
  
• Coordinate with inter-disciplinary areas, inter-departmental checks (Civil & Structural, MEP & Instrumentation) for obtaining concurrence in design specifications
  
• Ensure compliance to specification requirements
  
• Review of drawings (2D & 3D) and Documentation conforming to Quality systems
  
• Review of Vendor Offers and Documents
  
• Pre-Tender Engineering including estimation of BOM (Bill of Materials) and Offer Reviews
  
• Prepare design calculations of all Substation equipment (sizing calculations of Busbar,
  UPS, DG, LT Transformer, Earthing Conductor) & other calculations (viz. Short circuit
  force, Sag tension etc.)
  
• Reviewing of Bill of Material and comparing with the Tender Quantity
  

The Design Engineer (Primary) is required to have complete understanding of Primary Engineering activities like SLD Preparation, Layout Engineering, Earthing, Cable Routing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cable Tray Routing etc. He should be capable of performing design & sizing calculations of Busbar, UPS, DG, LT Transformer, Earthing Conductor, calculations (Short circuit force, Sag tension etc.). The Engineer is required to have knowledge on National and International Codes and Standards.
In addition, the Design Engineer (Primary) should also have an overall understanding of the inter-disciplinary (Civil & Structural, Mechanical and Instrumentation) design aspects of electrical equipment.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification : B.E. / B. Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience : 4 – 7 years (Must have experience in design aspects of Primary
Engineering in Substations / Power Distribution/Renewable Projects