Physical Design Engineer (Bengaluru) - T&D

Burns & McDonnell India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to create electrical primary design deliverables for substations. You will be responsible for preparing detailed engineering drawings and coordinating design activities across departments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering and 3-10 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of NESC and IEEE standards is preferred. This is a full-time position, and no travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in Substation.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Produce detailed electrical substation design packages.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Skills

Knowledge of NESC, IEEE standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS

Ability to manage tasks on multiple projects

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical

Tools

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

Overview

Physical Design Engineer (Bengaluru) - T&D at Burns & McDonnell India. Substation Physical (Primary) Design Engineer. Main responsibility includes creating Electrical primary design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.

Responsibilities

• Position may include leading or executing the following assignments:
• Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings for EHV projects for AIS & GIS substations from 33kV to 765kV.
• Prepare design to support detail engineering such as General Arrangements Plan, Elevations, Above and Below grade Conduit layouts & connection detail, Grounding layouts & connection detail, Lighting & Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials and Design Calculations.
• Prepare Calculations with software such as CDEGS, ETAP, Wings, Mathcad, Visual Lighting & others.
• Prepare AIS Busbar design and reports.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.). Review designs and attend virtual meetings and coordinate with Clients.
• Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring quality.
• Produce detailed electrical substation design packages compliant with client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NESC. Coordinate design activities with other Burns & McDonnell Global Practices and Office Locations.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or implement new technologies into the design process.
• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Assist with the advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase the efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be asked by management.
• Participate in training/meetings to address specific organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of experience and maximum ten years in Substation.

Skills

• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE standards; experience with US, Canada and UK projects is preferable.
• Membership of a relevant professional Engineering Institution (e.g., IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE) is preferable.
• Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS is preferable.
• Experience with physical design 3D tools is preferable.
• Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with the ability to implement this knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
• Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a larger solution.
• Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

Job Details

• Job: Engineering
• Primary Location: India-Karnataka-Bengaluru
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: No
• Req ID: 245166
• Job Hire Type: Experienced Not Applicable