Primary Design Engineer - Substation

Randstad India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in India is seeking a skilled engineering professional with 7-12 years of experience in handling engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects. The role requires proficiency in CAD design tools and knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards. The ideal candidate will work independently, contribute to complex projects, and possess a proactive attitude. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects.
• Proficiency in relevant CAD design tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Handle complete engineering deliverables including substation drawings.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and FAT/SAT of equipment.
• Innovate to reduce engineering effort and improve quality systems.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD design tools

Knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards

Experience in substation tendering

Dynamic and proactive attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelors Engineering / Diploma in Electrical

Tools

BIM Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primary Engineering Deliverables: Experience in handling complete engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, with exposure to international standards IEC, IEEE & AS.
• Substation layouts and section drawings, grounding system drawings, lightning system design/drawings, cable routings, cable tray routings, clearance drawings, etc.
• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, cable sizing, battery, etc.
• Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc.
• Vendor offer evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment and system as and when needed.
• Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation.
• Innovative ideas to reduce engineering effort.
• Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Engineering / Diploma in Electrical
• 7-12 years exp
• Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence)
• Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC, etc
• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)
• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership