Head - Protection & Metering

Adani; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani in India seeks a senior Project Engineer for Electrical/Power systems to lead protection, metering, testing, and certification initiatives across large-scale projects.

You will drive planning, budgeting, compliance with ISO 9001 and environmental regs, mentor teams, and introduce digital tools to optimize commissioning and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical/power engineering with strong fundamentals in power systems.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles and leadership responsibilities.
• 18+ years of experience in power/renewable sectors with project engineering, testing and certification exposure.
• Hands-on experience in protection relays and metering systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct project and maintenance operations to meet strategic goals and standards.
• Lead detailed project planning, including schedules and resources, ensuring budgets and timelines are met.
• Utilize metrics and diagnostics to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage protection systems budget, ensuring cost-effective implementation and compliance.
• Promote sustainability with environmentally responsible practices in design and operations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and maintain documentation for ISO 9001 and regulations.
• Provide expert leadership to teams, resolve technical challenges, and uphold best practices.
• Identify and implement digital tools to enhance efficiency and data analysis in commissioning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Power systems

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Protection relays

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field)

Tools

Protection relays

Metering systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct all project and maintenance operations to ensure they meet strategic goals and technical standards, optimizing performance metrics and compliance.
• Lead detailed project planning, including schedules and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines, and resolving any issues promptly.
• Utilize advanced metrics and diagnostic tools to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and integrate predictive maintenance models for improved efficiency.
• Manage the budget for protection systems, ensuring cost-effective implementation and maintenance without compromising on quality or compliance.
• Promote sustainability by incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials into protection system design and operations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits, manage documentation, and address deviations to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and environmental regulations.
• Offer expert leadership to project and maintenance teams, resolve technical challenges, and ensure best practices and standards are consistently applied.
• Identify and implement new digital tools or technologies to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve data analysis in commissioning processes.

Qualifications

Qualification & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field) is preferred.
• Strong academic foundation in power systems, electrical engineering, and project management. In-depth knowledge of standards and best practices for power system equipment and components.
• 18+ years of experience in the power or renewable energy sector, with a focus on project engineering, testing, and certification.
• Hands‑on experience in protection relays and metering systems