Senior Electrical Engineer

THERMAX; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

THERMAX, located in Energy House, Pune, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead MW-scale electrical design for green hydrogen generation projects. You will independently prepare engineering deliverables, perform sizing calculations, develop layouts, and review vendor offers with a focus on IS/IEC standards and project timelines.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience in design engineering within multidisciplinary EPC settings, strong AutoCAD skills, and readiness to travel

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical design.
• Experience in MW-scale industrial/energy projects preferred.
• Proactive, agile, and able to work in startup environment.
• Willingness to travel ~20% across India.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering deliverables for MW-scale electrolyser or green hydrogen plants.
• Prepare load lists, feeder lists, cable sizing, transformer sizing, CT/VT sizing, and protection studies.
• Review vendor offers and prepare technical evaluation reports.
• Prepare single-line diagrams and protection/metering schemes.
• Ensure compliance with IS/IEC standards and customer specs; support site tests and pre-commissioning.

Skills

EPC multidisciplinary

MW-scale electrical design

Fast-track project delivery

Startup mindset

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Details

a) Position & Designation: Senior Electrical Engineer
b) Division: New Energy Green Hydrogen
c) Department: Engineering
d) Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering
e) Experience: 1015 years of relevant experience
f) Grade: P2
g) Number of Vacancies: 1
h) Location: Energy House, Pune
i) Reporting To: Sub-Group Head Electrical Engineering, Hydrogen

Job Profile

a) Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate will independently, or with minimal guidance, prepare detailed engineering deliverables for MW-scale electrolyser or bioenergy-based green hydrogen generation plants.

• Prepare load lists, feeder lists, cable sizing calculations, transformer sizing calculations, CT/VT sizing calculations, relay setting and coordination studies, earthing sizing calculations, tray loading calculations, lighting system calculations, bus duct sizing, battery sizing, and UPS calculations.


• Prepare technical specifications for transformers, HV/LV switchgear, DC and UPS systems, HV/LV cables, lighting, cabling and earthing system components, control and protection systems, rectifiers, and bus ducts.


• Conduct feasibility studies to support finalisation of appropriate technical specifications.


• Develop layouts for cable raceways, grounding and shielding systems, indoor and outdoor lighting, and electrical equipmentincluding substations, transformer yards, switchgear rooms, and hazardous areas.


• Prepare bills of materials for major equipment and bulk items for hazardous and non-hazardous areas.


• Review vendor offers and prepare technical evaluation reports.


• Prepare single-line diagrams, protection and metering SLDs, SCADA/SAS architecture, and I/O lists.


• Ensure compliance with IS/IEC standards, statutory requirements, and customer specifications in all design deliverables.


• Conduct factory acceptance tests across India, review routine and type-test reports, and issue technical clearances.


• Provide site support as a design representative, including supervision of pre-commissioning field tests, witnessing energisation, and preparing necessary test protocols. The role requires approximately 20% travel across India.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, professional consultants, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

b) Critical Competencies for the Job

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary EPC environment.


• Hands-on experience in design engineering for MW-scale industrial, process plant, energy, power generation, oil and gas, or T & D projects.


• Ability to develop engineering deliverables from scratch.


• Proactive and agile approach suited to a start-up business environment.


• Flexibility to undertake responsibilities beyond the defined role, based on project requirements.


• Ability to work on fast-track projects with demanding timelines.


• Ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.


• Ability to understand and implement evolving technologies within the hydrogen ecosystem.


• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including IEC, IEEE, and IS, with practical application in engineering deliverables.


• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.


• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.

c) Desired Competencies for the Job

The following skills are preferred but not mandatory:

• Experience in proposal engineering.


• Knowledge of power system studies, including short-circuit current calculations, load-flow studies, and harmonic analysis.


• Working knowledge of ETAP or similar power-system analysis software.