Senior Engineer, Electrical

Dar Engineering; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer Electrical to lead design and execution of LV/MV/HV/EHV substation projects within the T&D sector in Chennai. The role includes technical leadership, tender support, and multidisciplinary coordination from concept to IFC.

The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience, a BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, and strong skills in design software and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience in electrical design and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV/EHV substations and T&D
• Experience with coordinating multi-discipline teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design meetings with quality and schedule requirements.
• Follow design processes to meet internal quality and project needs.
• Implement QMS procedures across design development stages.
• Use IEC, IEEE, SASO, SEC standards; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality compliance

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

Dialux

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D modelling

Job description

Position - Senior Engineer Electrical

Business Unit: Power Business Unit (PBU)

Work Location: Chennai

Experience: 7 to 15 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job Summary:

DAR Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Electrical to manage the design and execution of LV/MV/HV/EHV substation projects within the T&D sector. The role involves technical leadership, project management, tender support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring quality compliance across all design stages from concept to IFC.

Job Description:

• Prepare Electrical design meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Implement/follow the design process/workflow to meet internal quality, execution and project requirements.
• Implementation of QMS procedures in all stages of design development.
• Utilize relevant PTS, Utility, and International Standards for a particular project.
• Motivate and encourage design and engineering team.
• Ensure clients expectations are realized.
• Archive project documents in line with company recognized Document Management System.
• Engineering estimate and technical proposal for tendering/bidding process.
• Engage in continuous learning and keep updated with relevant standards, codes, and regulations for respective discipline works and project
• execution.
• Coordinate with other discipline and functional sections for day-to-day operations.

Skills Required:

• Good know how on design of electrical systems for LV/ MV/ HV/ EHV substations from base design, detail design to IFC stages.
• Working knowledge on T&D functions w.r.t construction contractors in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge on preparation of Equipment Layouts (GIS, switchgear, transformer, capacitor bank etc.), Trays, duct banks & tunnel layouts, Lighting, Shielding & earthing, AC/DC auxiliary system design etc.
• Familiar with relevant codes & standards International electro-technical commission (IEC), IEEE, BS (British Standards), Saudi Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO), SEC standards etc.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of design software CDEGS, Dialux, Building Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD etc. Fair understanding of 3D tools, 3D modelling and DMS.
• Be passionate about electrical systems and the power environment. Be a creative leader in design and project management. Have excellent technical skills and be able to mentor staff in their own development and the development of projects.
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation with a command over English.