HV substations Engineer

AtkinsRealis India Private Limited; Cyber City; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Remote work abroad

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Gratuity

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis India Private Limited seeks an experienced HV Substation Engineer to lead design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects up to 400 kV, working with internal teams and international clients. You will contribute to FEED, tender documentation, and bid activities, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

Based in India, this role requires strong technical leadership, project coordination, and the

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in HV substations up to 400 kV or higher, with FEED and detail design.
• Experience delivering to international standards (IEEE, IEC) and working with UK/USA clients.
• Ability to prepare design basis, calculations, case studies and design specifications; mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HV substation design projects end-to-end and coordinate with internal and client teams.
• Prepare technical specifications, calculations, SLDs and layouts; support tender documents and BOQ estimation.
• Review drawings and documents for quality before final approval.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to bid/tender activities.

Skills

HV Substation Design

UK/USA Client Experience

FEED Engineering

Project Coordination

Quality Assurance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.Sc./M.Tech)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD 2D/3D

ETAP

Grounding/Earthing

Job description

Job Description Overview

This role involves leading and delivering high-voltage substation engineering projects, working closely with internal technical teams and external clients. The position is client-facing and requires strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to ensure engineering deliverables meet international standards, quality expectations, and project timelines. You will also contribute to bid and tender activities while mentoring junior engineers.

Your role

Using your experience and knowledge, you will be a part of the delivery of a variety of projects drawing upon the wider team for the technical engineering requirements and building a strong relationship with our clients. You will be client-facing, working with the team and making sure it meets our client’s expectations.

Technical Specification preparation

Design basis, feasibility report , technical reports etc SLDs, Layouts, sections, calculations such as bus bar sizing, short circuit force, AC/Dc schematics, Erection diagrams, clearance diagrams, General arrangement of substation You should have experience of substation for 400kV and above with latest international standards such as IEEE, IEC, etc Complete design calculations – LVAC & DC System Sizing, CT & VT adequacy checks, Cable Sizing etc. Contribute to Tendering activities by supporting with preliminary design documentation & drawings, Bill of Quantities, Engineering Man Hour Estimates etc. Providing support for bids, cost estimation, preparation of tender documents etc Mentoring other engineers and help them become better engineers.

About you

Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with around 5 to 10 years of experience in Design and engineering of HV substations up to 400kV or above. Hands-on Experience in design substations, calculations, and FEED engineering Ability to complete design deliverables – as per the Client requirement Preference shall be given to those candidates who have experience with UK or USA Clients. Ability to produce design documentation – Design Basis Report, Case Studies and Project Design Specification. Be competent to check the design drawings & documents produced by other engineers, before the final approval by more competent engineers. Member of IET & working towards Chartered Engineer accreditation. Desirable – Worked in projects for UK, USA and other international Behavioural requirements: Strong English Communication Skills needed to co-ordinate with client and other internal stake holders. Be a part of the team which is working at different geographical locations and co-ordinate for the needs of the project.

Software & Design Tools

MS Office AutoCAD 2D/3D Grounding /earthing ETAP Engineering calculations

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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