LV secondary Lead Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an experienced electrical engineer for EPC projects focused on substation control and protection systems. You will define requirements, produce detailed design documentation, and ensure integration of panels, cabling, and protection schemes.

You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant, safe, and efficient solutions for high‑voltage substations and power projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical or electronic engineering with EPC project exposure.
• Experience in design and management of control & protection systems in substations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiar with project budgeting, planning and cross-functional interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define schematic and protection system requirements and produce design docs.
• Prepare substation single-line diagrams and protection lists/specs.
• Review and refine technical solutions with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate cabling, wiring, and panel design activities across teams.
• Oversee FAT, factory tests, and field installation support.
• Prepare BOMs and ensure documentation adheres to standards.
• Interact with customers/contractors for technical discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Team management

Networking

Telecommunications

Education

Engineering degree in electrical or electronic engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering Base

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Capture, Gap Analysis

• Define Schematic diagrams requirements of the Control & protection system and produce detailed design documentation, drawings, test specification and test report.
• Prepare substation Single line diagrams & Protection Single line diagrams and Protection list & specification.
• On the basis of the single line Diagram of the sub station and the architecture of the control system, clarify the specifications and refine the technical solution with the customer.
• Prepare Principal diagrams (Interlockings, Protection actions, Polarities, HVDC specific functions)
• Monitor the manufacture of control and protection cabinets and supervise factory tests.
• Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
• Prepare Technical specification for cabling, fibre optic, cable list , Cable Schedule
• Interface with equipment supplier and reviewing in-house designs and those produced by external contractors and analyse a variety of engineering data, documents, and reports.
• Ensure that design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and sub-contractors reviewing designs created by others
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Prepare Bill of Material for LV equipment using available tools.
• Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
• Attend meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
• Prepare design calculations including load list, power consumption & heat dissipation data calculations.
• Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks.
• This may include
• Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)
• Wire/Cable Schedules
• Routine Test specification
• General Assembly drawings
• Bill of Materials
• Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.
• Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Engineering degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
• 7 years minimum experience in an EPC project environment in the T&D, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas industries, with at least 2 projects as an engineer responsible for the business.
• Good experience in project management and budget management processes, quality, planning, R&O.
• Motivated to evolve in an international environment & recognizes himself in our key values.
• Good leadership, listening and communication skills.
• Experience in functional team management.
• Good experience in managing technical interfaces and systems integration.
• Solid knowledge of conventional substation control system design.
• Solid experience in the design of control and protection cabinets, preferably in high voltage substation or power plant environments.
• Good knowledge of the control and protection functions of high voltage AC substations
• Good knowledge of ancillary services engineering in a substation environment and understanding of design/commissioning of secondary systems.
• Knowledge of networking and telecommunications.
• Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Engineering Base or Microsoft Visio.