Manager – Electrical Primary Design (Substations) - India(Mumbai/Gurgaon/Kolkata)

Hudson IT and Manpower; Kolkata; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson IT and Manpower seeks an experienced Electrical Primary Design Engineer for HV/EHV GIS & AIS substation projects in India. The role covers pre-bid and detailed engineering including layouts, equipment sizing, grounding, busbar design, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include reviewing tender documents, preparing GA drawings/SLDs, BOQs, and ensuring conformance with IEC/IEEE/IS/CBIP standards, while working with OEMs and internal teams.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Primary Design.
• Strong experience in GIS & AIS substations (HV/EHV up to 380kV).

Responsibilities

• Pre-Bid Engineering: review tender documents, prepare primary layouts, GA drawings and SLDs, develop preliminary BOQs and equipment sizing.
• Detailed Engineering/Execution: prepare GA/layout drawings, equipment layout plans, cable routing and earthing layouts, busbar calculations, interconnection details.
• Perform equipment sizing/selection (CBs, isolators, CTs, PTs, surge arresters).
• Conduct electrical and mechanical clearance studies and develop substation grounding designs.
• Coordinate with secondary, civil and protection teams; participate in design reviews and client meetings.

Skills

Electrical primary design

GIS & AIS substations

HV/EHV up to 380kV

Pre-bid engineering

Detailed engineering

Education

BE / B.Tech or ME / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GA drawings

SLDs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Primary Design Engineer for HV/EHV GIS & AIS substation projects. The role involves handling pre-bid and detailed engineering, including layouts, equipment sizing, grounding, busbar design, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Pre-Bid Engineering

• Review tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements

• Prepare conceptual primary layouts, GA drawings, and SLDs

• Develop preliminary BOQs, equipment sizing, and quantity take-offs

• Propose optimized layouts considering cost, space, safety, and constructability

• Coordinate with estimation and proposal teams

• Interface with OEMs/vendors for technical data and inputs

• Identify technical risks, deviations, and value-engineering opportunities

• Support technical clarifications and bid evaluations

Detailed Engineering / Execution

• Prepare and review:

  • General Arrangement (GA) & layout drawings

  • Equipment layout plans and sectional views

  • Cable routing and earthing layouts

  • Busbar calculations and drawings

  • HV equipment interconnection details

• Perform equipment sizing and selection:

  • Circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, surge arresters, etc.

• Conduct electrical and mechanical clearance studies

• Develop and review substation grounding (earthing) design

• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, CBIP and client standards

• Coordinate with secondary design, civil, and protection teams

• Participate in design reviews and client/consultant meetings

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech or ME / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 10+ years in Electrical Primary Design

• Strong experience in GIS & AIS substations (HV/EHV up to 380kV)