Lead Electrical Engineer -Primary

H&MV Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking a lead engineer to oversee the engineering design and manage proposal engineering across multiple GIS/AIS substations projects at 110kV and above. You will coordinate cross-discipline inputs, review vendor drawings, and ensure protection and automation alignment.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to drive tender stages from BOM to tender drawings while balancing tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Eight+ years in design and engineering of GIS/AIS Substations projects 110kV+.
• Interfaces with civil, mechanical, control & protection/automation systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design oversight across complex utility projects.
• Manage proposal engineering and tender stage BOM preparation.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and protection/automation interfaces.
• Review vendor drawings and schemes.
• Ensure compliance with control and protection requirements.
• Interface with site engineers for technical input on field projects.

Skills

Electrical design oversight

Proposal engineering management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Technical leadership

Tender BOM preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

CDEGS

DIALUX

CYMCAP

PSCAD

MS Office

Job description

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in specialist Design, Engineering, and Construction services, delivering innovative solutions across key sectors such as Data Centres, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution.

With over 30 years of experience in delivering EPC projects worldwide, our expert teams across the EMEA region provide reliable, client-focused engineering solutions. We are a certified Carbon Neutral Organisation, committed to environmental responsibility and driving sustainable initiatives across our operations. Our strong culture and values underpin everything we do, enabling us to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising on safety, quality, or customer service.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for leading the engineering design oversight and proposal engineering management across multiple complex utility projects. The position demands strong technical leadership, cross-disciplinary coordination, and strategic ownership of project scope.

• Should be able to prepare the SLD, electrical layout -Plan & sections, EKD, DSLP Layout, Electrical clearance layout, Earthing Layout, cable trench layout, switch yard illumination, control building drawings (Panel arrangement, earthing, small power, lighting and Lighting protection etc), cable schedule, bill of materials (BOMs) etc.
• Should be well versed with various busbar schemes.
• Should be able to review the equipment vendor’s drawings/documents.
• Should be able to interface with control and protection requirements and knowledge of review of schemes is desirable.
• Should be well versed with design calculation for Earthing design, Sag tension, DSLP, Busbar sizing, short circuit forces, Cable sizing, battery sizing calculation, equipment sizing etc.
• Supporting to tendering department by preparing the tender stage Bill of material (BOM), pre bid quarries, Tender stage Drawing, coordination with site Engineers for technical input of site for green field /brown field projects

Qualification/Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (Electrical or Electronics Engineering function) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of Eight years of experience in Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substations projects for voltage level of 110kV and above.
• Understands interfaces with civil, mechanical, Control & protection / automation (SCADA) systems, system study.
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations and emails.
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a team well as work on self-directed independent projects.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in ETAP, CDEGS, DIALUX, CYMCAP, PSCAD will be preferred

**H&MV Engineering is an equal opportunity employer**.