Electrical Design Engineer – Substation Projects

Actemium; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Actemium, Bengaluru-based, is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for Substation Projects. The full-time role covers detailed engineering, equipment selection, power system studies, cable design, earthing and lightning protection, and commissioning support.

Key duties include developing SLDs and layouts, performing ETAP-based design calculations, reviewing vendor documentation, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams through construction, FAT, SAT and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6–14 years of experience in electrical design for substations.
• Experience with MV, HV, and EHV substations.
• Proficient in IEC, IEEE, IS standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review SLDs, substation layouts, equipment layouts, cable schedules, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical design calculations and power system studies using ETAP.
• Execute cable engineering, earthing design, lightning protection, and lighting calculations.
• Support equipment engineering and selection for transformers, switchgear, GIS/AIS equipment, and associated systems.
• Review vendor documents, support technical evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and customers.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

Skills

Substation Primary Engineering (AIS/G1

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Substation Projects

Field Details

Employment Type Full-Time

Experience 6 to 14 years

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support MV, HV, and EHV

Substation Projects. The role involves detailed engineering, equipment selection, power

system studies, cable engineering, earthing and lightning protection design, and project

execution support through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review SLDs, substation layouts, equipment layouts, cable schedules, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical design calculations and power system studies using ETAP.
• Execute cable engineering, earthing system design, lightning protection, and lighting calculations.
• Support equipment engineering and selection for transformers, switchgear, GIS/AIS equipment, and associated systems.
• Review vendor documents, support technical evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and customers.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

Required Skills

• Substation Primary Engineering (AIS/GIS)
• Cable Engineering & Electrical Design Calculations
• Earthing & Lightning Protection Design
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and IS Standards

Software Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering