Lead Engineer - Electrical Component

GE Vernova, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Engineer – Electrical Component to support sales and business development by delivering advanced electrification design for EHV/HV substations.

You will coordinate with GSI GEC and regional teams, drive technical design decisions, and ensure safety, quality and cost objectives are met. The role involves HV design for 132 kV+, system layouts, earthing/lighting/cable sizing, and vendor evaluation, with collaboration across Automation, Civil and MEP disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years experience with Degree or 15+ years with Diploma in EHV/HV AIS & GIS Substation design.
• Strong knowledge of power system components and renewable energy integration.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to lead projects independently and collaborate with clients.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• HV (Primary) designs for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS Substation Engineering.
• Prepare basic Single Line Diagram, Layout Plan, Earthing and trench layouts.
• Design earthing, lightning, cable sizing, battery sizing and illumination systems.
• Prepare distribution/auxiliary systems and evaluate vendor drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with Automation, Civil & MEP teams; lead site and office teams.
• Guide/groom team members and execute projects per client requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client interaction

Global travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CANECO

ETAP

CDGES

3D Design Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer – Electrical Component will play a key role in supporting the sales and business development by providing technical expertise in the design of electrification solutions for the EHV/HV Substations. This individual will be responsible for system design, material selection, quantity estimation, various engineering activities associated for a project and customer technical consultations. The candidate will also ensure that the proposed solutions meet customer needs while adhering to industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements and cost-efficiency objectives.
The candidate shall execute with association of workgroups, where applicable, in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, the candidate will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
The candidate will work with GSI Global Engineering Centre (GSI GEC) to coordinate with the GSI Regions / Business Lines / as per Project requirement.

Job Description

Specific Role Requirements:

• HV (Primary) designs for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS Substation Engineering for Grid Interconnected Projects
• Preparation of basic Single Line Diagram, Layout Plan & Section of Overall plant, Equipment control room, Earthing Layout, DSLP Layout, Trench Layout etc
• Earthing design, Lightning design, Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing, Illumination system design, Sag Tension calculation, Short Circuit Force and Bus- bar Sizing as per IEEE/IEC.
• Project related all Equipment Selection/ Sizing as per IEEE/IEC
• Preparation of all Distribution/Auxiliary system.
• Evaluation of vendor Drawings, GTP, Calculation & Technical Specs
• LV/MV Engineering for the collector substation, unit substation & pooling station
• ITO (tender) drawings, BOQ estimation, RFQ finalization & evaluation of various components, selection of equipment with best pricing options.
• Co-ordination and integration with Automation, Civil & MEP.
• Co-ordination of site & office team for execution of project
• Flexible and quick to learn global developments in renewable technologies and adopt.
• Know-how of IEEE / IEC codes, safety in design/EHS aspects, AC substation industry engineering practices.
• Good Communication skills & capability to lead project independently along with Client handling.
• Team handling & development.

Add-on Competency (Optional)

• FACTS project engg i.e. STATCOM, FSC, Synchronous Condenser
• HVDC/FACTS integrated project applications.
• Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, CDGES or equivalent
• Working experience with 3D Design Tools.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience with Degree or 15+ years with Diploma in EHV/ HV AIS & GIS Substation design.
• Good understanding of power system components (transformers, switchgear, protection systems) and renewable energy integration.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and business needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with clients.
• Ability to guide/groom team and execute project in line with client/project requirement.
• Ability to expand the competency domain, being able to take new learning challenges.
• Flexible for travel globally

Key Competencies:

• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical system design, material selection, and quantity estimation tailored for oil and gas projects.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership throughout the design and implementation phases.
• Safety & Compliance: Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering designs that meet industry-specific standards.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes