Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a senior Systems Engineer with 8+ years in power systems analysis to lead studies for transmission, distribution, and industrial networks. You will develop and validate models using ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and PSCAD.

The role requires strong grid knowledge, scripting familiarity, and the ability to guide projects within multinational teams. Willingness to travel and collaborate with leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College / University.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Power Systems analysis / System engineering projects for Industry / Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
• Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements.
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC, IEEE, utility/grid codes.
• Knowledge of Python, DPL, or other scripting tools is an advantage.
• Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies using ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
• Develop, validate, and maintain electrical network models for transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.
• Analyze grid performance, reliability, and operational behavior under normal and fault conditions.
• Evaluate system compliance with grid codes, utility standards, and project specifications.
• Support renewable integration studies for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.
• Perform relay setting calculations and validate protection schemes.
• Lead project execution - Analyze customer’s contract, prepare specifications and reports.
• Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment.
• Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies.
• Foster relationship with other business entities to maximize synergies.
• Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Systems engineering

Python scripting

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies using ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
• Develop, validate, and maintain electrical network models for transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.
• Analyze grid performance, reliability, and operational behavior under normal and fault conditions.
• Evaluate system compliance with grid codes, utility standards, and project specifications.
• Support renewable integration studies for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.
• Perform relay setting calculations and validate protection schemes.
• Study voltage stability, frequency response, and network disturbances.
• Prepare technical recommendations for system improvement and optimization.
• Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified
• Lead project execution - Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications and reports
• Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
• Ensure strict compliance with all company and customers’ EHS policies and procedures
• Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team
• Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and business
• Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects

Requirements

• Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College / University
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Power Systems analysis / System engineering projects for Industry /Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD
• Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC, IEEE, utility/grid codes
• Knowledge of Python, DPL, or other scripting tools is often an advantage
• Ability to interpret SLDs, relay coordination data, and equipment parameters
• Ability to adapt and multitask with project / application engineers
• Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• PLM, Primavera experience are added advantages
• Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
• Willingness to learn with passion
• Self‑motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
• Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills
• Value others ideas and opinions, create positive team environment
• Ability to multi‑task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills
• Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments