Lead - EBOP Design

Aditya Birla Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group is seeking an experienced EHV Substation Engineer to contribute to renewables projects including solar, wind, and associated substations up to 400 kV. The role covers design, protection settings, SCADA integration, and inter-discipline coordination.

The position requires hands-on engineering with ETAP, PSSE/PSCAD modelling, and a solid understanding of GIS/AIS substation standards, with a focus on timely delivery and grid compliance.

Qualifications

• In-depth EHV design and detailing for renewables projects.
• Preliminary design, single line diagrams and layouts for EHV systems.
• Exposure to GIS/AIS substations up to 400kV standards.
• Knowledge of protection settings and CRP engineering for TL/substation.
• Experience with SCADA architectures for wind/solar.
• Familiarity with PSSE/PSCAD modelling and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed EHV engineering for renewables stations.
• Review route surveys, tower schedules, and TL profiles.
• Coordinate inter-discipline design integration for TL and substations.
• Support commissioning, testing, and grid compliance studies.

Skills

EHV design

ETAP experience

SCADA knowledge

PSSE/PSCAD modelling

GIS/AIS Substations

Protection settings

Engineering coordination

Education

Substation Engg. (AIS/GIS)

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

• In-depth knowledge of design and detailing of EHV system for Renewables Projects. (Solar PV/ Wind/ EHV Substation).
• Specifications for EHV Substation & TL for ISTS/ Captive Renewable EPC Packages.
• Detailed Engineering including Earthing Design, Lightning Design, Illumination Design.
• Understanding of sizing of Battery & Battery Charger, UPS, Aux. Transformer, MV & LT cables.
• Sizing & Selection of suitable Tower, Conductor & Accessories for EHV lines. Electro-Mechanical Calculations include Conductor sizing calculation, Sag Tension calculation, Short circuit Force calculation etc
• CRP engineering and Protection settings for TL, Power Tx, Substation. Hands on with ETAP is required.
• Hands on with First time charging & commissioning Support.
• Transmission Line / EHV Cables

Mandatory areas of Domain Expertise.

• Substation Engg. (AIS/GIS)

400kV, 220kV, 132kV, 66kV, 33kV

• In-depth knowledge of design and detailing of EHV system for Renewables Projects. (Solar PV/ Wind/ EHV Substation).
• Preliminary design, single line diagram, layout- Plan & Section, AC & DC SLD etc.
• Specifications for EHV Substation & TL for ISTS/ Captive Renewable EPC Packages.
• Exposure in GIS/ AIS Substation till 400kV.
• Detailed Engineering including Earthing Design, Lightning Design, Illumination Design.
• Understanding of sizing of Battery & Battery Charger, UPS, Aux. Transformer, MV & LT cables.
• Sizing & Selection of suitable Tower, Conductor & Accessories for EHV lines. Electro-Mechanical Calculations include Conductor sizing calculation, Sag Tension calculation, Short circuit Force calculation etc
• CRP engineering and Protection settings for TL, Power Tx, Substation. Hands on with ETAP is required.
• Hands on with First time charging & commissioning Support.
• Transmission Line / EHV Cables

400kV, 220kV, 132kV, 66kV, 33kV

• Review and suggest Route Survey, Tower Schedule & Profile for EHV Line.
• Optimization of Transmission Line Losses, TL capacity in normal & emergency conditions.
• Detailed Engg. Of TL which include Earthing, Lightning Protection, Surge impedance Loading, Insulation selection & coordination of TL.
• Review GA & GTP for TL hardware, Conductor, Insulators, Sheild wire OPGW, Bird diverter, Aviation Light and other accessories till 400kV system.
• Understanding of new tower design & drawing for TL for renewable projects based on Evacuation plan.
• Understanding of 33kV TL, Electric poles, Insulators, fabrication drawings, Earthing and evaluate 33kV line losses for Wind farm project.
• Well versed with CBIP/IS/IEC/CEA standards including clearances requirement for crossing various utilities by TL.
• Plant SCADA (Wind, Solar, Substation SAS), PPC, (Master, Slave & Hybrid)

SCADA

• Understanding of SCADA architectures (Wind, Solar) and Substation Automation system.
• Tender and Detailing engineering of Wind, Solar SCADA and Substation Automation system.
• Detail engineering of Master, Hybrid, Slave (Solar and Wind) PPCs
• Hands on with First time charging & commissioning Support.
• Grid compliance Studies (PSSE, PSCAD)
• Understanding and hands-on with latest version PSSE & PSCAD modelling.
• Must have domain knowledge to interact and resolve queries of CTU, LDC for CON4 FTC.
• Must be well versed with the latest connectivity regulations published by CTU / CEA.\
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to secure necessary permits and approvals for construction by preparing submitting relevant drawings.
• Power Transformer / Reactor Engg.
• Tender and detail engineering large Power transformers.
• Should be aware of intricacies of transformer design, type testing and internal construction for review and discussion with leading manufacturers of the country.
• Static VAR Generator and Harmonic filter Engg.
• Tender and detail engineering SVGs & Harmonic filters.
• Should be aware on type testing of SVGs
• Should be aware on optimal sizing of SVGs and Harmonic filters
• EDMS (Engg Document Management System)

Manage project configurations on to Wrench, Training to external and internal stake Holders

• Intra & inter departmental responsibility
• Work closely with AC & DC electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines to integrate TL & substation electrical designs seamlessly into the overall project.
• Collaborate with project management to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts and address any challenges that may arise.
• Preparation of al Electrical SOP’s for adherence by project/ construction team.