Primary Electrical / Substation Design Engineer

siscojobs; Tiruchirappalli; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisco Jobs in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a highly experienced Primary Electrical/Substation Design Engineer for a client project in Trichy. The role focuses on primary design deliverables, interface coordination, and HV substations across 400/220/132/33 kV assets.

Required are a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of HV power experience, and familiarity with AIS/GIS substations, IEC standards, and BIM/CAD tools. Postgraduate Power Engineering is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hands-on authoring and checking of primary engineering deliverables for HV substations.
• Practical capability with AIS and GIS substations at 400/220/132/33 kV.
• Selection, rating and specification of transformers/reactors, switchgear, instrument transformers and plant.
• Demonstrated ability to perform clearances and insulation-coordination activities.
• Strong understanding of earthing and lightning-protection interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design basis documents, SLDs, substation layouts and equipment arrangements.
• Perform electrical-clearance, insulation-coordination and busbar/conductor calculations.
• Develop primary design inputs for earthing and lightning-protection systems.
• Prepare data schedules for transformers/reactors, switchgear, CTs/VTs and surge arresters.
• Coordinate interfaces with protection/control, SCADA, cables, civil/structural and BIM/CAD teams.
• Review supplier drawings and incorporate approved vendor information.
• Produce and check calculations, reports and construction details with change-management.

Skills

HV Substation Primary Design

AIS/GIS Engineering

HV Plant Engineering

Clearances & Insulation Coordination

Earthing & Lightning Protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Power Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

BIM/CAD

Job description

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Primary Electrical / Substation Design Engineer in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. If you meet the requirements below,

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design basis documents, SLDs, key-line diagrams, substation layouts, sections, equipment arrangements and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical-clearance, insulation-coordination, equipment-rating and busbar/conductor-selection calculations and assessments.
• Develop primary design inputs for substation earthing and lightning-protection systems.
• Prepare technical requirements and data schedules for transformers/reactors, switchgear, CTs/VTs, surge arresters, disconnectors, earth switches and associated HV plant.
• Coordinate primary-design interfaces with protection/control, SCADA, cables, civil/structural, earthing, auxiliary supplies and BIM/CAD teams.
• Review supplier drawings and technical data, resolve technical queries and incorporate approved vendor information into designs.
• Produce and independently check calculations, reports, schedules, material take-offs and construction details while applying controlled checking, revision and change-management procedures.
• Support design and safety reviews, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities as required.

Required Skills

• HV Substation Primary Design — Hands-on authorship and checking of primary engineering deliverables for high-voltage substations.
• AIS/GIS Engineering — Practical capability with AIS and/or GIS substations at 400/220/132/33 kV.
• HV Plant Engineering — Selection, rating and specification of transformers/reactors, switchgear, instrument transformers and associated plant.
• Clearances & Insulation Coordination — Ability to demonstrate safe electrical clearances and undertake insulation-coordination activities.
• Earthing & Lightning Protection — Strong understanding of primary-design requirements and interfaces for earthing and lightning protection.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with 220 kV and 400 kV substation design.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and review of 3D/BIM models.
• Working knowledge of IEC standards and relevant BS/EN/ENA engineering guidance for UK grid projects.

Work Experience Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience, with substantial hands‑on responsibility for primary/substation engineering deliverables. Experience must include high‑voltage power, transmission, substations, utilities or directly comparable critical infrastructure. Candidates must demonstrate 132 kV or above design experience, with 220/400 kV capability preferred, and clearly distinguish personally authored or independently checked design work from site, review or commissioning exposure.

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Preferred: Postgraduate qualification in Power Engineering

Additional: Relevant professional registration is advantageous

Contact Number - 97881 10111