Power System Design Engineer

Technical Institute Of Science And Engineering Consultant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Institute Of Science And Engineering Consultant seeks an Electrical Design Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in power systems, substation engineering, and heavy electrical infrastructure design. You will work on primary/secondary equipment, protection schemes, and robust power system studies across industrial, utility, and renewable projects.

Proficiency in ETAP, DigSILENT, SKM, PSCAD, and PLS-CADD is preferred, with strong analytical and reporting skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
• 2–5 years of proven experience in electrical design, power systems, or substation/utility consulting.
• Strong proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, PSCAD).
• Solid knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, ANSI, and BS standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design layout and specifications for primary equipment (GIS/AIS, transformers, breakers, busbars).
• Develop protection philosophies, relay coordination schemes, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, dynamics, insulation coordination.
• Carry out calculations: voltage drop, cable sizing, sag, transformer/generator sizing.
• Prepare BOMs, datasheets, tender docs and interfacing with clients and contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Tools

ETAP

DigSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

PSCAD

PLS-CADD

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience in power systems, substation engineering, and heavy electrical infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in primary and secondary equipment design, comprehensive protection system engineering, power system studies (ETAP/SKM/PSCAD), and specialized calculations including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, sag, and grounding design. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and compliant electrical designs for industrial, utility, and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities & Core Competencies

• Primary & Secondary Equipment: Design layout, specifications, and integration of primary equipment (GIS/AIS Switchgear, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Busbars, Surge Arresters) and secondary equipment (Control panels, Protection relays, DC auxiliary systems, SCADA/RTU interfaces).
• Protection System Design: Develop comprehensive protection philosophies, relay coordination schemes, and schematic/wiring diagrams for generators, transformers, transmission lines, and feeders.
• Power System Studies: Execute rigorous power system studies including Load Flow, Short Circuit (IEC/IEEE), Dynamic/Transient Stability, and Insulation Coordination.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform precise electrical calculations including Voltage Drop, Cable Sizing, Short Circuit Thermal Limits, Battery Sizing, and Conductor Sag & Tension calculations (using PLS-CADD or equivalent).
• Transformer & Generator Design: Design heavy electrical assets including Power/Distribution Transformers and Synchronous Generators, ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, and local utility standards.
• Earthing & Lightning Design: Design safe and efficient substation earthing (grounding) and lightning protection systems, conducting soil resistivity analysis and touch/step potential evaluations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare comprehensive technical specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), datasheets, tender documentation, and interface effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of proven professional experience in electrical design, power systems engineering, or substation/utility consulting.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, PSCAD).
• Standards & Codes: Strong working knowledge of international standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, ANSI, and BS.
• Specialized Tools: Familiarity with overhead line design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD) for conductor sag and mechanical loading calculations.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical skills, technical report writing capabilities, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards it).
• Experience in renewable energy integration (Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage Systems).
• Hands-on commissioning or site testing experience with protection relays (ABB, Siemens, GE, SEL).Role & responsibilities