Manager - Engg-Electrical And Su

GMR Group; Angul; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in Angul, Odisha seeks a Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering to lead electrical design for a 350 MW brownfield expansion, overseeing detailed engineering, interface with existing units, load planning, and grid compliance.

The role requires BE/B.Tech in Electrical, masters preferred, with 10+ years in coal-based thermal projects, ETAP exposure, protection coordination, switchyard design, and full lifecycle project experience.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Key competencies include ETAP exposure, grid standards knowledge, and protection coordination.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering Leadership
• Brownfield Integration & Interface Management
• Power System Design & Studies
• Major Equipment Engineering
• Switchyard & Grid Connectivity
• Construction & Commissioning Support
• Risk & Optimization

Skills

Electrical leadership

Brownfield integration

Power system design

Protection coordination

Switchyard engineering

Grid connectivity

Project lifecycle experience

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

CEA grid standards

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering will lead all electrical engineering activities for the 350 MW brownfield expansion unit. The role involves detailed engineering, system integration with existing units, electrical load planning, switchyard expansion, protection coordination, and ensuring seamless grid compliance without impacting ongoing plant operations.

ORGANISATION CHART

Reporting to Head Projec Engineering

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Electrical Engineering Leadership
• Brownfield Integration & Interface Management
• Power System Design & Studies
• Major Equipment Engineering
• Switchyard & Grid Connectivity
• Construction & Commissioning Support
• Risk & Optimization

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Key Competencies:

• ETAP / Power System Study software exposure
• Knowledge of CEA regulations & grid standards
• Protection relay coordination
• Switchyard engineering (AIS/GIS)
• HT/LT distribution system design

Earthing & lightning protection design

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years in coal-based thermal power projects (300–500 MW preferred).
• Experience in at least one full project lifecycle.
• Exposure to brownfield expansion projects highly desirable.

Strong understanding of power system protection and grid compliance.

COMPETENCIES

Requirements: