Principle Engineer - Protection & Control

AtkinsRéalis; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Engineer in HV Plant Discipline to join our Power Grid Division based in Bengaluru, India. This role involves leading project delivery, mentoring engineers, and producing high-quality design documentation for HV systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in protection & control design, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in an international setting.

We offer flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design of protection & control systems.
• Hands-on experience applying design principles to high voltage systems.
• Member of IET and working towards Chartered Engineer accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and maintain client relationships.
• Produce detailed design drawings and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project teams.

Skills

Experience in design of protection systems

Strong English communication skills

Ability to produce design documentation

Technical software skills (AutoCAD, ETAP)

Education

Graduate/Post-graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

About the Division

Power Grid Division is involved in electricity utilities sector in the UK & I, Canada, US, ME and APAC. We provide value-added engineering services and built solutions across the entire spectrum of electricity networks, from high voltage power transmission grids to low voltage industrial power distribution. We have designed HV Substations up to 400kV and electrical infrastructure for large industrial/multi‑use developments and heavy industries. The team provides services to clients across the globe; however the major clients are in the UK and Middle East.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Sr. Principal engineers in HV Plant Discipline to grow the team in line with business requirements. Join an internationally renowned consultancy and work on challenging projects across the UK, Canada & ANZ.

Responsibilities

• Use your experience and knowledge to lead the delivery of a variety of projects, drawing upon the wider team for the technical engineering requirements and building a strong relationship with our clients.
• Be client‑facing, responsible for delivering work that meets client expectations.
• Experience of undertaking FEED or detailed design of HV and EHV (132kV to 765kV) AIS, GIS and HVDC substations.
• Produce design drawings and documentation for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) such as Protection Single Line Diagram (or) Key Line Diagram (KLD), work specification, assessment of requirement for auxiliary systems, etc.
• Complete detailed design deliverables – circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, cable block diagrams, general arrangement diagrams, termination schedules, etc.
• Interface substation auxiliary systems and other equipment with protection & control systems.
• Complete design calculations – LVAC & DC system sizing, CT & VT adequacy checks, cable sizing, etc.
• Work on fault current calculations, relay settings and IED configuration based on skill set and project requirements.
• Report writing skills.
• Preparation of bid documents and bid evaluations.
• Ensure interdisciplinary coordination.
• Contribute to tendering activities by supporting with preliminary design documentation & drawings, bill of quantities, engineering man‑hour estimates, etc.
• Lead P&C design on a project and engage with junior engineers & graduate engineers.
• Mentor other engineers and help them become better engineers.
• Manage the team and actively involve in finding the requirements of engineers and find ways to fulfil them.
• Provide engineering support and solve queries during construction, testing and commissioning; attend site meetings and inspections.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post‑graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with around 15+ years of experience in design of protection & control systems.
• Hands‑on experience in design of protection systems applied to busbars, feeders, transformers, reactors, bus section, bus couplers, reactors, etc. on 132kV and above systems.
• Appreciation for the principles of current & voltage transformers, auto‑reclose, circuit breaker fail & plant auto‑switching arrangements.
• Ability to complete design deliverables – single line diagram (SLD) & protection SLD (or) key line diagram (KLD); circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement diagrams, cable schedules, cable block diagrams and termination schedules, etc.
• Ability to produce design documentation – design basis report, case studies and project design specification.
• Be competent to review/approve design drawings & documents produced by other engineers.
• Member of IET and working towards Chartered Engineer accreditation.
• Desirable: Experience as commissioning engineer; experience of working on UK National Grid/SSEN substation projects/EPC contractor.

Behavioural Requirements

• Strong English communication skills needed to coordinate with client and other internal stakeholders.
• Be part of a team working at different geographical locations and coordinate for project needs.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites when required.
• Capability to work under tight deadlines, manage competing priorities and time effectively.
• Provide support and advice to team members; line‑management responsibilities may apply. AtkinsRéalis focuses on developing staff to realise their full potential.

Software & Design Tools

• MS Office
• AutoCAD 2D
• Trimble (Amtech) – desirable
• ETAP/PSCAD – desirable

Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus programme.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee wellbeing programme: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end‑markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.