Lead Engineer Primary

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Substation Design Engineer in Chennai, India. The role requires 3–7 years of hands-on experience in primary design engineering for AIS/GIS substations and power distribution systems.

You will prepare layouts, SLDs, earthing schemes, and BOMs, while coordinating with vendors and site teams to meet project milestones. Proficiency with MS Office and Dialux is expected; exposure to ETAP, PSCAD, and CYMGRD is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering is required.
• Hands-on experience in primary design engineering for AIS/GIS substation projects.
• Experience with layouts, SLDs, earthing systems, cable routing and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute primary design engineering for AIS/GIS substations and power distribution projects.
• Develop primary engineering outputs adhering to schedules, quality standards, and specs.
• Coordinate with site teams, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and vendor submissions for client specs.
• Prepare and review SLDs, layouts, earthing, cable routing, lighting and protection system designs.
• Support pre-tender engineering and BOM estimation for proposals.
• Provide technical clarifications to site teams and resolve design issues during execution.

Skills

Substation design

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Dialux

ETAP

PSCAD

CYMGRD

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC

Posted On 29 May 2026

End Date 25 Nov 2026

Required Experience 10 - 12 years

Knowledge & Posting Location

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation and Power Distribution Projects in accordance with project requirements, standards, and lead engineer guidance.
• Develop and deliver primary engineering outputs while ensuring adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with site teams, vendors, and inter-disciplinary stakeholders to facilitate smooth execution of engineering activities.
• Review engineering drawings, vendor documents, Bills of Materials (BOM), and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
• Perform engineering activities related to Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Layout Engineering, Earthing Systems, Cable Routing, Lighting Systems, and Lightning Protection Systems.
• Support vendor offer reviews, pre-tender engineering activities, and BOM estimation for project proposals and execution requirements.
• Function as an individual contributor with cross-functional coordination responsibilities, ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Provide technical clarifications to site execution teams, address design-related queries, and resolve engineering issues arising during project execution.
• Utilize MS Office and Dialux for engineering documentation and design activities; exposure to ETAP, PSCAD, and CYMGRD will be considered an added advantage.
• MUST: SUBSTATION DESIGN EXPERIENCE.

QUALIFICATION

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY PREFERENCE:
• 3–7 years of experience in Primary Design Engineering for Substation projects, preferably involving AIS / GIS Substations and Power Distribution Systems.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing primary engineering deliverables, including layouts, SLDs, earthing systems, cable routing, and associated design documentation.
• Familiarity with vendor document review, pre-tender engineering activities, and material estimation processes.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, vendors, and site personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and meeting project timelines.