Designer / Senior Designer - Electrical - HV Substations - Revit/Primtech India Chennai, Gurgaon Application Deadline 29 November 2026

Cowi; Chennai, Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an Electrical HV/EHV Substation Designer for Chennai/Gurgaon to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for high-voltage substations up to 745 kV. You will prepare SLDs, GA plans, equipment layouts and BoMs, coordinating with electrical, civil and MEP teams.

The role requires 8–15 years of HV/EHV design experience, hands-on use of Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech, and familiarity with international standards. Offshore substations and BESS experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in HV/EHV substation design.
• Expert-level proficiency in Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech.
• Hands-on with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit (BIM 360).
• Familiar with earthing design and lighting calculations.
• Experience with AIS, GIS and Hybrid substations up to 745 kV.
• Knowledge of IEEE/IEC/BS EN and UK codes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D drawings and 3D models for HV/EHV substations up to 745 kV.
• Prepare SLDs, General Arrangement plans, equipment layouts and BoMs.
• Execute designs using Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech; coordinate with disciplines.
• Conduct drawing reviews and QA/QC for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain project documentation per procedures; assist offshore/BESS projects a added advantage.

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit/BIM 360

Primtech

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Navisworks

DIALux

DIALux EVO

SDS-P4A

E3D

ACC

Job description

Designer / Senior Designer - Electrical – HV Substations – Revit/Primtech
Chennai / Gurgaon
Permanent

Are you passionate about electrical substation design and contributing to the future of energy? Would you like to work on HV/EHV substation projects using Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech? Do you want to collaborate with international teams on innovative energy solutions? Then an Electrical HV Substation Designer position is for you!

Join our Industry and Energy Team in Chennai/Gurgaon

We are part of the Renewables department, consisting of 200 enthusiastic colleagues working from India, Denmark, Germany, Norway, South Korea and Taiwan, while collaborating closely with colleagues in the United Kingdom. We have a proven history of making wind energy solutions possible even under the most complex conditions. We are part of COWI's International business line, we embrace cultural diversity and highly value our social and friendly environment. Since 1980, we have been involved in more than 1,000 wind power projects in 70 countries.

COWI’s HV/EHV business is rapidly growing, and we are looking for an Electrical HV/EHV Substation Designer with expertise in Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech to join our team.

In this role, your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Develop 2D drawings and 3D models for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS and Hybrid) up to 745 kV, covering concept, feasibility, FEED and detailed design stages
• Prepare and develop substation design deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams (SLD), General Arrangement plans and sections, equipment layouts, metering and protection diagrams, grounding/earthing and lightning protection plans, cable routing and trench layouts, control and protection logic diagrams, erection key diagrams and Bills of Materials (BoM).
• Execute substation designs using Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech, along with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, and coordinate design inputs with electrical, civil and MEP disciplines.
• Perform drawing reviews and QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy, quality, proper documentation and compliance with applicable international standards, including IEEE, ANSI, IEC and BS EN. Strong knowledge of UK codes and practices, with familiarity with standards across the USA, Europe and Australia, is expected.
• Maintain project documentation and deliverables in accordance with established document management and quality procedures.
• Experience in offshore substations, HVDC and BESS projects will be an added advantage.

Your Skills, Our Team. Together we design the future.

Moreover, you will have:

• B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 8–15 years of relevant experience in HV/EHV substation design.
• Strong hands-on experience in HV/EHV substation design, with expert-level proficiency in Revit/BIM 360 or Primtech.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit (BIM 360).
• AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD Electrical, Primtech, SDS-P4A, E3D, Navisworks, DIALux/DIALux EVO and other lighting calculation tools.
• Familiarity with earthing design, lighting calculations and applicable international substation design standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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