Lead Electrical Engineer

YASHNAND ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

YASHNAND ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to direct electrical engineering, procurement review, site execution, QA, and testing & commissioning for large-scale EPC infrastructure projects.

You will lead on-site technical activities for HT/LT systems, substations, and multi-disciplinary MEP coordination across mission-critical facilities such as hospitals, airports, and government campuses.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of field execution experience in large-scale EPC infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT substations and NBC/CEA standards.
• Experience with NFPA 99 / NEC 517 / NBC for healthcare facilities.
• Licensing: Electrical Supervisor Competency Certificate (HT) preferred.
• PM/energy management certifications: PMP or Certified Energy Manager (BEE).

Responsibilities

• Direct erection, testing, and commissioning of 11kV/33kV/66kV substations and related gear.
• Oversee site execution, QA, and testing & commissioning for large-scale EPC projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary MEP across hospitals, airports, and government campuses.
• Ensure statutory approvals with CEIG, DISCOMs, and fire authorities.
• Review SLDs, cable sizing, fault analyses, and relay coordination designs.
• Oversee FAT/SAT, BOQ audits, and contract management with EPC teams.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or EEE

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Dialux

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Government Buildings and Infrastructure Development Full Time Industry Standard Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The Lead Electrical Engineer will direct all electrical engineering, procurement review, site execution, quality assurance, and testing & commissioning for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role requires on-site technical leadership across high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) systems, substation charging, statutory authority clearances, and multi-disciplinary MEP coordination for mission-critical facilities (Super-Specialty Hospitals, Airport/Transit Terminals, or Government EPC Campuses).

Key Responsibilities

• HT/LT Substation & Power Distribution Execution: Direct the erection, cold/hot testing, and commissioning of 11kV/33kV/66kV indoor/outdoor substations, power transformers, HT/LT switchgears (VCBs, ACBs), busducts, DG synchronizing setups, and high-capacity central UPS networks.
• Critical Facility Systems Integration:
• Healthcare: Supervise the installation of Isolated Power Systems (IPS) for Operating Theatres/ICUs, line isolation monitors (LIM), medical-grade clean earthing, and life-safety branch isolation per NFPA 99 / NEC 517 / NBC standards.
• Terminals & Large Campuses: Integrate primary power feeds with central chilled water HVAC plants, baggage handling systems, passenger information networks, dynamic lighting, and smart Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Engineering Audits & Design Verification: Review and approve Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable sizing calculations, short-circuit and fault-level analyses, protective relay coordination schemes, and harmonic mitigation designs submitted by design consultants.
• Statutory Compliance & Grid Energization: Lead liaison with the Chief Electrical Inspectorate (CEIG), State Electricity Boards (DISCOMs), and municipal fire authorities to secure statutory approvals, inspection sign-offs, and final substation charging certificates.
• EPC Contractor & Commercial Governance: Drive Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at vendor facilities, oversee Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), audit contractor Bills of Quantities (BOQ), manage technical variation orders, and coordinate with structural/BIM teams to resolve spatial clashes.

Professional Skills

• Educational Background: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) from an accredited university.
• Technical & Domain Expertise:
• 10–15+ years of demonstrable field execution experience in large-scale EPC infrastructure (Airports, 300+ Bed Hospitals, or Government Campuses).
• In-depth mastery of HT substation charging protocols, grounding/earthing mat calculations, and lightning protection systems.
• Deep familiarity with National Building Code (NBC), Central Electricity Authority (CEA) regulations, IEEE/IEC standards, and CPWD/MES specifications.
• Licensing & Certifications (Preferred):
• Valid Electrical Supervisor Competency Certificate (Class A / HT Grade) issued by the State Licensing Board / CEIG.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) or Certified Energy Manager (BEE).
• Software & Project Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP (load flow/short-circuit verification), Dialux (photometric analysis), and project scheduling tools (MS Project / Primavera P6).
• Interpersonal & Contractual Competencies: Strong vendor dispute resolution, subcontractor negotiation, multidisciplinary MEP coordination, and EPC/FIDIC contract management.

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Job Overview

Job Title

Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Type

Full Time

Category

Experience

10-15 years

Degree

B.Tech / B.E. / B.Sc in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)