Lead Primary Engineer - Electrical

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai seeks an experienced Substation Design Engineer to lead primary design activities for AIS/GIS substations, coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams and stages from pre-bid to commissioning.

The role requires 7–10 years in primary design engineering, strong knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and adherence to standards. Opportunity to mentor design engineers and deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in Primary Design Engineering for Substation projects.
• Must have substations design experience.
• Experience with AIS/GIS systems and multi-phase project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across geographies, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Manage primary engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables by planning man-hours, monitoring progress, and coordinating with project teams.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, design calculations, vendor deliverables, and BOQs, ensuring timely submission and client approvals.

Skills

Substation design

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or EEE

Tools

MS Office

Dialux

ETAP

PSCAD

CYMGRD

Job description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across multiple geographies, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Manage primary engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables by planning man-hours, monitoring progress, and coordinating effectively with inter-departmental and project teams.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, design calculations, vendor deliverables, and BOQs, while ensuring timely submission and obtaining necessary client approvals.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across multiple geographies, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Manage primary engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables by planning man-hours, monitoring progress, and coordinating effectively with inter-departmental and project teams.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, design calculations, vendor deliverables, and BOQs, while ensuring timely submission and obtaining necessary client approvals.

• Perform and oversee Layout Engineering, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Earthing Design, Cable Routing, Lighting Systems, Lightning Protection Systems, and Equipment Layout Engineering.

• Coordinate vendor evaluation, technical validation, factory inspections, and technical discussions, while working closely with procurement and supply chain teams.
• Lead and mentor Design Engineers and Draughtspersons, driving productivity improvements, maintaining design quality, and ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Provide technical clarifications to clients and internal stakeholders, support site teams during execution, and resolve design-related issues to facilitate smooth project implementation.
• Utilize tools such as MS Office and Dialux for engineering activities; exposure to ETAP, PSCAD, and CYMGRD will be considered an added advantage.

Qualification

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

Minimum Years Of Experience And Industry Preference

• 7–10 years of experience in Primary Design Engineering for Substation projects involving AIS / GIS systems.

• Proven experience in handling primary engineering activities across multiple phases of substation projects, including design, execution support, and commissioning assistance.
• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, earthing systems, cable routing, and associated design standards and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver quality outputs within project timelines.
• MUST: SUBSTATION DESIGN EXPERIENCE.