Protection Application Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mumbai)

Burns & McDonnell India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mumbai is seeking a Protection Application Engineer to perform system protection calculations, develop protection coordination, and provide engineering support in substation activities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 4 years of experience in substation design. Strong skills in Excel and software like SEL’s AcSELerator are preferred. This role offers full-time employment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in substation protection and control scheme design.
• Knowledge of IEC61850 is a plus.
• Self-motivated and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Perform system protection setting calculations.
• Develop design basis documentation.
• Provide engineering support during commissioning.

Skills

Relay logic diagrams development

Protection coordination

Power system modeling

Effective communication

Excel automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in lieu of bachelor’s

Tools

SEL’s AcSELerator

GE’s EnerVista software

ETAP

SKM

Siemens CAPE

Job description

Protection Application Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mumbai)

Be among the first 25 applicants (3 days ago)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system protection setting calculation, develop relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various Transmission and Distribution projects (up to 345‑kV voltage level)
• Develop design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations and generate native relay configuration files using SEL’s AcSELerator and GE’s EnerVista software
• Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders
• Perform power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ETAP, SKM, ASPEN OneLiner, or Siemens CAPE software is a plus
• Design calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over‑current element coordination, zone‑distance element selection and coordination, and relay load ability calculation
• Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience in substation protection and control scheme design, and preferred relay setting skills.
• Master’s degree plus three years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is acceptable
• Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus.
• Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively with US counterparts.
• Good understanding of Excel spreadsheets to automate the process
• Self‑motivated, quick learner, and working on quick deadlines

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 254379

Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Business Consulting and Services