Lead Electrical Engineer - Secondary Substation Design

H&MV Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer - Secondary to oversee engineering design and proposal activities for multiple complex utility projects in Bengaluru. The role requires ownership of project scope and coordination with civil, mechanical, and primary teams for high and extra high voltage substations.

You will prepare protection schematics, select IEDs, relays, and review vendor documents while supporting tendering with BOM and site input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• 4–8 years of experience in Secondary Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substations (110kV+).
• Understanding interfaces with primary, civil, mechanical engineering, Testing and commissioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design and proposal engineering for multiple complex utility projects.
• Take ownership of the project scope and coordinate with other disciplines for HV/EHV substations.
• Prepare Protection Single Line diagrams, schematics per specifications.
• Review vendor drawings and prepare interlocks, logics, and telecom system reviews.
• Support tendering with BOM, pre-bid queries, and site input for greenfield/brownfield projects.

Skills

HV Substations

AIS Substations

Protection Relays

SCADA/RTU

Tendering support

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E3

EPLAN

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer -Secondary

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:

• Oversee engineering design and manage proposal engineering for multiple complex utility projects.


• Take ownership of the project scope.


• Coordinate with other disciplines on HV and EHV substations, including utility substations and wind power plant switchyards.


• Preparing Protection Single Line diagram / schematics based on the technical specification / customer requirement.


• Selection and Ordering of Protection IEDs, Auxiliary Relays & SCADA/RTU system for the project.


• Should be able to review the equipment vendor’s drawings/documents.


• Preparing interlocks and logics / utility practices for different bus-bar arrangement.


• 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.


• Preparing SCADA architecture and review of Telecom system (FOTE, PLCC, etc.) by major manufacturers.


• Preparing the detailed schematic and logic diagrams for control and protection panel.


• Preparing optimized Control cable philosophy and cable schedules.


• Should have performed CT, PT, cables, battery banks, battery chargers, auxiliary transformers, UPS sizing calculations.


• Tendering support, detailed engineering of Both AIS and GIS Substation projects.


• Performing relay setting calculations.

Role Summary –

• This position will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight and proposal engineering management of multiple complex utility projects.


• ownership of the project scope.


• Interface and coordination of other disciplines for high and extra high voltage substations (HV and EHV) for utility substations and Wind Power plant switchyards.

Qualification/Requirements –

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (Electrical or Electronics Engineering function) from an recognized university.


• Minimum of four (8) years of experience in Secondary Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substations projects for voltage level of 110kV and above.


• Understands interfaces with primary, civil, mechanical engineering, Testing and commissioning Dept.


• 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.


• Knowledge of Protection relays, SAS, Plant SCADA and Telecom system (FOTE, PLCC, etc.) by major manufacturers.


• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Preference for the candidate having knowledge on the design tool like AutoCAD, E3 and EPLAN

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