Electrical Field Engineer Substation & HVDC

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

At AECOM, we are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to supervise the installation, testing and pre-commissioning of substation primary equipment, gantries, busbars, conductors and earthing. You will review drawings, monitor erections, coordinate interfaces with GIS/AIS and control panels, and ensure readiness for energization.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering with 5–8 years of EHV substation experience and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of EHV substation installation experience.
• Experience in GIS/AIS, transformers, switchyard equipment, busbars and cabling.
• Knowledge of pre-commissioning and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review approved electrical drawings, equipment layouts, erection manuals, method statements and ITPs.
• Verify foundation and interface readiness before equipment installation.
• Supervise erection of GIS/AIS equipment, circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, CTs, CVTs, VTs, surge arresters and insulators.
• Monitor erection of power transformers, converter transformers, reactors, filters and auxiliary transformers.
• Supervise gantry erection, flexible busbar stringing, rigid bus installation and jumper connections.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

GIS/AIS experience

Substation installation

Pre-commissioning

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Supervise installation, testing and pre-commissioning of substation primary equipment, gantries, busbars, conductors, earthing, cabling and associated electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review approved electrical drawings, equipment layouts, erection manuals, method statements and ITPs.
• Verify foundation and interface readiness before equipment installation.
• Supervise erection of GIS/AIS equipment, circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, CTs, CVTs, VTs, surge arresters and insulators.
• Monitor erection of power transformers, converter transformers, reactors, filters and auxiliary transformers.
• Supervise gantry erection, flexible busbar stringing, rigid bus installation and jumper connections.
• Verify sag-tension, clearances, hardware, clamps, connectors and equipment-terminal loading.
• Monitor OPGW, shield-wire and communication-cable installation within the station.
• Supervise earthing-grid installation, equipment bonding and earth-resistance testing.
• Monitor cable-tray installation, cable laying, tagging, glanding, termination and continuity testing.
• Coordinate installation of control, protection, SAS, SCADA, telecom and metering panels.
• Verify installation of ACDB, DCDB, battery chargers, batteries, UPS and station auxiliary systems.
• Witness equipment pre-commissioning tests and verify approved test formats.
• Monitor oil filtration, vacuum processing, gas handling and equipment-preservation activities where applicable.
• Coordinate interface checks between primary equipment, secondary systems and OEM packages.
• Maintain equipment-installation, test and punch-list records.
• Support system walkdowns, energization readiness and handover.

Key Deliverables

• Equipment-installation checklists.
• Busbar and gantry inspection records.
• Cable and earthing-test reports.
• Equipment pre-commissioning records.
• Electrical punch-list and readiness report.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of EHV substation installation experience.
• Experience in GIS/AIS, transformers, reactors, switchyard equipment, busbars and cabling.
• Knowledge of pre-commissioning and equipment-installation requirements.

Additional Information

Supervise installation, testing and pre-commissioning of substation primary equipment, gantries, busbars, conductors, earthing, cabling and associated electrical systems.

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