Lead- Design Engineer- Secondary

Saaki-Argus-and-Averil-Consulting; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting requires a Design Lead for Secondary Engineering to plan, review, and deliver protection, control, and automation designs for substations and power distribution projects. The role leads a team and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely, quality delivery.

You will handle engineering drawings, design philosophy definitions, and interface strategies while supporting site teams during execution and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of protection systems and relay coordination.
• Experience in wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with codes and industry standards.
• Experience with protection, control, automation, and SCADA in substations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering drawings and documents on time.
• Coordinate with Primary Engineering for layouts, space, and interfaces.
• Review primary designs, calculations, and support client approvals.
• Prepare and review protection, control, automation, and interface strategies.
• Review and approve vendor documents.
• Coordinate with site and operations teams for execution.
• Evaluate vendors and support procurement.
• Participate in inspections and ensure compliance.

Skills

Protection systems

Relay coordination

Control systems

SCADA systems

System studies

Calculations

Wiring diagrams

Schematic drawings

CT/VT sizing

Battery sizing

Secondary design tools

Industry standards

Substation layouts

Telecom interfaces

Contract interpretation

Job description

Role SummaryThe Design Lead Secondary Engineering is responsible for planning, reviewing, and delivering secondary design work for substation and power distribution projects.This role focuses on protection, control, and automation systems, while leading a team and coordinating with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver engineering drawings and documents on timeCoordinate with Primary Engineering for layouts, space, and interfacesReview primary designs, calculations, and support client approvalsPrepare and review:Protection & control design philosophyFunctional descriptionsDefine protection, control, automation, and interface strategiesReview and approve vendor documentsHandle multiple projects and manage timelinesEstimate manpower and plan workReview BOQ and support contract-related technical queriesCoordinate with site and operations teams for executionEnsure coordination across engineering disciplinesSupport site teams with technical clarificationsEvaluate vendors and support procurementParticipate in inspections and ensure complianceResolve design issues during project executionTechnical Skills RequiredStrong knowledge of:Protection systems and relay coordinationControl, automation, and SCADA systemsSystem studies and calculationsExperience with:Wiring diagrams and schematic drawingsCT/VT and battery sizing calculationsSecondary design toolsFamiliarity with industry standards and codesUnderstanding of substation layouts and equipmentKnowledge of telecom interfaces in substationsAbility to interpret technical contracts and support projects