Lead Engineer - Electrical Component

GE Vernova; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in India seeks a Lead Engineer – Electrical Component to deliver expert design for electrification solutions in EHV/HV substations. You will coordinate with GSI GEC, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will drive selection, sizing and documentation, engage with clients, and contribute to project success while adhering to IEEE/IEC standards and global engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of experience in EHV/HV substation design.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and renewables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• HV substation design for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS projects.
• Prepare basic diagrams and layouts (SLD, Layout, Earthing, DSLP).
• Perform sizing, fault current, and protection coordination per IEEE/IEC.
• Evaluate vendor drawings, GT P, calculations and technical specs.
• Coordinate with automation, civil and MEP teams; lead projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Team leadership

Client handling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CANECO

ETAP

3D design tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer – Electrical Component plays a key role in supporting sales and business development by providing technical expertise in the design of electrification solutions for the EHV/HV Substations. Responsibilities include system design, material selection, quantity estimation, and other engineering activities for projects, as well as customer technical consultations. The candidate must ensure the proposed solutions meet customer needs while adhering to industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements and cost‑efficiency objectives.

Responsibilities

The candidate shall execute with the 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 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 in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in EHV/ HV 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.
• 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.