Lead Electrical Engineer- Primary Sub Station Design

H&MV Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee design of HV GIS and AIS substations. The role requires coordination across civil, mechanical and control systems, with focus on 110kV+ projects.

Join a team delivering safe, compliant engineering solutions for renewable energy and utility projects, while guiding design excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of design and engineering experience for GIS/AIS substations at 110kV and above.
• Experience interfacing with civil, mechanical, control & protection/automation (SCADA) systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and emails.
• Ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with US market tools WinIGS, CDEGS, DIALUX, CYMCAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SLD/One Line Diagram and electrical layouts including plan, sections, and cable schedules.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with control and protection requirements.
• Perform earthing design, sag/tension, busbar sizing, short-circuit calculations.
• Prepare tender BOMs and coordinate with site engineers for bids and inputs.
• Ensure design quality and compliance for GIS/AIS substations up to 110kV.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

WinIGS

CDEGS

DIALUX

CYMCAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Primary Sub Station Design

Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

About H&MV Engineering:

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on Safety, Teamwork,Excellence,Respect & Sustainablity.These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight and proposal engineering management of multiple complex utility projects. Interface and coordination of other disciplines for high and extra high voltage substations (HV and EHV) for utility substations and Wind/solar Power plant switchyards.

Responsibilities:

• Should be able to prepare the SLD/One Line Diagram, electrical layout -Plan & sections, Erection Drawings, Shielding 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, Shielding, 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.

Requirement:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (Electrical or Electronics Engineering function) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 8+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.
• Candidate profile, experience in US Market with tools Win igs, CDEGS, DIALUX, CYMCAP will be preferred.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career?

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.