Electrical Project Engineer

Sivli Engineering And Construction; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sivli Engineering And Construction seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to plan, execute, and monitor HV/EHV electrical infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include HT substation erection, overhead transmission lines, underground HT cabling, panel erection, and comprehensive testing and commissioning.

The role requires managing engineering deliverables, field operations, subcontractor workflows, QA/QC, safety compliance, and client testing clearances to ensure timely project delivery within

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: HT substation construction, transmission line, or EPC projects.
• Certifications: Electrical Supervisor/High Voltage license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise HT substation erection, gantry structures, grounding, and HT cable laying.
• Oversee overhead line works: tower erection, conductor stringing, hardware installation.
• Coordinate panel erection: switchgear, CRP, RCP, PLC, and SCADA wiring.
• Lead testing and commissioning: pre- and post-conditions, SFRA, IR, Hi-Pot tests.
• Ensure QA/QC, safety, and statutory clearances with vendors and clients.

Skills

Site leadership

Drawing interpretation

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Cable scheduling

Safety permit-to-work

Client handling

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Job description

Position: Electrical Project Engineer

Department: Execution / Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

Reporting To: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Location: Site-based (Project Sites)

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) electrical infrastructure projects. This includes High Tension (HT) sub-station erection, overhead transmission line installation, underground HT cable laying, panel erection, and complete testing & commissioning. The role requires managing engineering deliverables, field operations, subcontractor workflows, quality assurance, safety compliance, and client testing clearances to ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. HT Substation Erection Works

• Equipment Installation: Supervise site layout, civil foundation checks, and mechanical erection of major HT switchyard and indoor substation equipment, including Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers (SF6/Vacuum), Isolators/Disconnectors, Current & Potential Transformers (CTs/PTs), Surge Arresters, and Busbars.
• Gantry & Structure Erection: Manage fabrication verification, assembly, and erection of substation gantries, support structures, and equipment supports.
• Grounding & Lightning Protection: Oversee underground earthing grid installation, main equipment grounding connections, riser connections, and lightning protection systems.

2. Cable Laying & Termination Works

• Cable Routing & Laying: Plan and execute trenching, duct bank preparation, direct burial, cable tray installation, and pulling of HT/LT power and control cables.
• Splicing & Jointing: Supervise straight-through jointing and end-termination works (heat shrink / cold shrink) performed by certified cable jointers.
• Cable Schedule & Tagging: Maintain cable schedules, ensure proper identification/ferrule tagging, and perform pre-laying insulation resistance tests.

3. Overhead Transmission Line Works

• Tower & Pole Erection: Supervise tower foundation works (piling, stub setting, concreting), tower assembly, and erection of lattice towers or monopole structures.
• Conductor & OPGW/Earth Wire Stringing: Oversee tension and pay-out stringing operations for conductors, earth wires, and OPGW, ensuring accurate sag-tension calculations and clearing tree/obstacle corridors.
• Hardware & Fitting: Supervise installation of insulator strings (disc, long rod, polymer), vibration dampers, spacers, and jumper connections.

4. Panel Erection Works

• Switchgear Erection: Coordinate alignment, leveling, joining, and busbar coupling of High Voltage (HT) Switchboards, Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Motor Control Centers (MCC), and Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Panels.
• Control & Relay Panels (CRP): Manage installation and inter-panel wiring of CRPs, Remote Control Panels (RCP), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and SCADA interfaces.
• Secondary Wiring: Inspect panel wiring, terminal blocks, inter-panel busbar links, auxiliary supply wiring, and earth connection terminations.

5. Testing & Commissioning Works

• Pre-Commissioning Testing: Conduct and document primary and secondary testing of electrical apparatus:
• Transformers: Winding resistance, turns ratio (TTR), insulation resistance (IR), dielectric breakdown (BDV), frequency response analysis (SFRA), and vector group verification.
• Switchgear & Breakers: Contact resistance (CRM), timing tests, vacuum integrity, insulation resistance, and SF6 gas dew point/purity checks.
• Cables: Very Low Frequency (VLF) AC withstand testing, DC high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing, sheath integrity, and insulation resistance tests.
• Relays & Protection: Secondary current/voltage injection testing for numerical relays (overcurrent, earth fault, differential, distance protection) and scheme trip testing.
• Commissioning Support: Coordinate energization protocols with local electrical inspectorates, utilities, and client representatives.

Technical & Operational Management

• Engineering & Drawings: Review and interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, cable schedules, equipment layout drawings, and bill of quantities (BOQ).
• Project Scheduling: Monitor work progress against site schedules (S-curve, Gantt charts) and implement recovery plans for delays.
• Quality Assurance & Safety (QA/QC & HSE): Ensure all works conform to applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, IS, NFPA) and site safety protocols. Conduct Method Statement and Risk Assessment (RAMS) reviews for critical lifts and high-voltage operations.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Manage site contractors, verify measurement sheets for billing, and ensure resource allocation matches weekly targets.
• Statutory Clearances: Prepare test reports, as-built documentation, and assist in securing approvals from relevant statutory bodies (e.g., Electrical Inspectorate, Regional Power Grids).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma).
• Experience:
• Degree Holders: 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in HT substation construction, transmission line, or EPC projects.
• Diploma Holders: 5 to 10 years of relevant field experience.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Electrical Supervisor / High Voltage License (issued by relevant state/national authority).
• Project Management certification (PMP or CAPM) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of HT switchyards (up to 66kV/132kV/220kV/400kV), protection relay coordination, and testing equipment usage (Megger, Omicron, Doble).
• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera P6 / MS Project (basic working knowledge).
• Field Skills: Site leadership, drawing interpretation, troubleshooting electrical faults, cable scheduling, and safety permit-to-work (PTW) management.
• Soft Skills: Team coordination, client handling, clear communication, and site problem-solving skills.