Electrical Project Engineer

Adeco Energy India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Adeco Energy India is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer- Extra High Voltage Power Transmission to plan, coordinate and supervise EHV line and substation projects. The role emphasizes site execution, contractor management, and compliance with electrical standards and project specs.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years in EHV transmission/substation projects, with hands-on experience in tower erection, conductor stringing and pre-commissioning activities, and willingness to travel to project

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be considered with relevant hands-on experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in Extra High Voltage transmission line, substation, or electrical EPC projects.
• Experience in 66 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV transmission projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EHV transmission and substation activities per drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate site mobilisation, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Supervise tower erection, conductor stringing, and hardware installation.
• Coordinate with OEM, QC, and M&P teams for pre-commissioning and testing.
• Maintain project records: drawings, inspections, and reports.
• Ensure safety, permit-to-work adherence and statutory compliance.

Skills

Site execution

Contractor coordination

Project reporting

Electrical safety

Technical coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (hands-on exp)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer- Extra High Voltage Power Transmission

Job Purpose

Plan, coordinate, execute and monitor Extra High Voltage power transmission line and substation projects, ensuring completion within the stipulated schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role involves site execution & coordination, technical supervision, contractor management, material planning, and compliance with applicable electrical standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

A. Project Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute Extra High Voltage transmission line and substation project activities as per approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Site coordination from mobilization through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of planned activities.
• Identify execution challenges and ensure resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

B. Transmission Line Execution

• Ensure proper assembly of tower and erection activities, alignment of tower including tightening of bolts & tack welding upto bottom cross arms.
• Monitor conductor sagging, fixing hardware fittings, insulators and making of cut point.
• Coordinate with Quality Control & survey teams, civil contractors, stringing teams, and other site personnel on need basis.

C. Substation & Electrical Equipment Installation

• Coordinate with OEM and execution team for installation of substation equipments like transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, current transformers, voltage transformers, lightning arresters etc.
• Supervise cable laying & termination, control and protection wiring, earthing & communication system installation.
• Coordinate with M & P Team of utility for pre-commissioning checks and equipment testing and commissioning prior to hand over.

D. Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Review approved construction drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and work procedures.
• Raise technical queries and report discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings.
• Maintain records of drawings, inspection reports, site instructions, and approved technical documents.

E. Quality Control

• Ensure work is executed according to approved project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections with the Quality Assurance/Quality Control team and the client or consultant.
• Ensure maintaining the material quality, installation workmanship, and testing records.
• Identify non-conformities and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain inspection requests, test reports, checklists, and quality documentation.

F. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and approved method statements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site safety inspections in coordination with the HSE team.
• Stop and report unsafe work conditions and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, client safety rules, and environmental guidelines.

G. Material & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with procurement and stores team for timely availability of project materials and equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, manpower deployment, equipment utilization, and daily work allocation.
• Track pending materials and elevate issues that may affect project progress.

H. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate with M&P Wing of utility for pre-commissioning inspections and electrical testing activities like insulation resistance, earth resistance, protection system, and other applicable tests.
• Ensure punch-point closure, as-built drawings, test reports, and handover documentation are completed.
• Support final inspection, client acceptance and project closeout.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be considered for candidates with relevant hands-on transmission project experience.

Work Experience

• Typically 7-10 years of experience in Extra High Voltage transmission line, substation, or electrical EPC projects.
• Experience in 66 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV transmission projects will be preferred, depending on the project requirement.
• Practical experience in site execution, contractor coordination, quality control and project reporting is essential.
• Experience in transmission tower erection, conductor stringing, or substation installation is essential.

Key Competencies

• Strong site execution and problem solving skills.
• Good coordination and communication with utility officials, clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage site activities and meet project deadlines.
• Attention to technical details, quality and safety.
• Effective reporting, documentation, and team management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.