Senior CAD Technician – Protection & Control

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is looking for a Senior CAD Technician specializing in Protection & Control to produce engineering drawings for substation projects. The candidate will play a crucial role in detailed design, drafting, and coordination. Responsibilities include creating control panel schemes and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience in renewable energy projects.

This position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure quality and accuracy in all drafted components. Familiarity with AutoCAD and E-Plan is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years and maximum seven years experience in Substation Transmission & Distribution.
• Familiar with US projects and National Electricity Code.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings and schematics for control and protection panels.
• Develop layouts for OHL/UG cable feeders, transformer control, and relay panels.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Substation Protection & Control Design

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Software

E-Plan

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Senior CAD Technician – Protection & Control will play a senior role in producing engineering drawings and documents for substation projects, focusing on protection and control panel design, relay schematics, and secondary engineering. The role involves detailed design, drafting, and coordination for High-Voltage Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), US projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and schematics for control and protection panels (400kV to 11kV) for substations.
• Develop layouts for OHL/UG cable feeders, transformer control, and relay panels.
• Create and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), bus bar protection schemes, and equipment details.
• Convert and retrofit existing designs (PDF to DWG), ensuring logic matches for new and existing substations.
• Perform cable sizing, AC/DC load calculations, relay settings, and fault level analysis.
• Ensure high quality and accuracy of all drafted components, suggesting modifications for performance enhancement.
• Facilitate implementation of design changes, process improvements, and pilot new products.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, electrical) and international counterparts.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing best practices and technical expertise.
• Adhere to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality checks and support project documentation. Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
• Periodic quality checks for other engineers and designers.
• Identify and resolve challenges through ingenuity, foresight, and sound decision-making.
• Contribute to the progression and enhancement of departmental tools and workflows to improve design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Possess a Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of four years and a maximum of seven years of experience in Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.
• Experience working with raster image files.
• Preferably familiar with US projects. Experience in drafting & design roles on National Electricity Code and other utility codes and standards applicable in the US is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Script and E-Plan for engineering design is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and eager learner with the aptitude to grow within the field.

Mandatory Skills

• Substation Protection & Control Design, AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of eight years and a maximum of twelve years of experience in Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), USA projects.
• Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Electricity Code, Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substation protection & control in the US.
• Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is preferred.
• Possess a strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD Software and E-Plan would be an added advantage.

Background Verification

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates should ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including uploaded documents — is accurate and complete to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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