Senior Engineer HV Primary - Energy - Chennai

Ramboll Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Group in Chennai seeks a Senior Engineer HV Primary to lead high voltage design for energy projects. You will manage HV lines, cables, substations, and EMI/EMC studies, coordinating with vendors and clients in a global consulting setting.

Strong technical background in HV engineering, grounding, and field analyses is essential. You will mentor designers and collaborate across Ramboll Energy regions to deliver sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (HV preferred).
• Experience in high voltage design and planning in a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams on HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, review and detailed engineering for HV power lines, cables and substations.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and design documents for HV systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, and other Ramboll Energy teams.

Skills

HV design

Grounding/earthing

EMF/EMT software

Inductive/Coupling

HV transmission

Team leadership (senior)

Education

Electrical Engineering (HV)

Tools

COMSOL

CDEGS

PSCAD

EMTP

Job description

Senior Engineer HV Primary - Energy - Chennai

To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Ambitious Senior Engineer- High Voltage Primary, Ramboll, Chennai

Are you passionate about engineering/construction and do you want to be part of a large international consulting firm that is constantly developing where you will help organize your own tasks? Ramboll is looking for a technically ambitious and skilled electrical engineer for our Chennai location.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Great responsibility and professional sparring

In Ramboll you will perform versatile and exciting tasks for large international companies. You will work independently and have your own areas of responsibility. At the same time, you will become part of a highly professional environment with talented and committed colleagues, where sparring is paramount.

Ramboll is a knowledge-based company where you, with your strong technical skills, contribute with valuable solutions while providing targeted sparring and establishing close professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Your professional skills and wishes for personal development will be part of the organization of the tasks. In this way, you are helping to shape the way for an interesting and challenging work life.

Key responsibilities, tasks & important relations

To add one senior engineer to support high voltage primary design for Ramboll Energy, Chennai

• Design / review and detailed engineering for HV power lines, HV cables and onshore & offshore wind substations
• Calculation of induced voltages due to nearby high voltage cables / overhead lines - optional
• Calculation of inductive and capacitive coupling
• Earthing and bonding concept including calculation of touch and step voltage
• Knowledge of fault condition in high voltage transmission grids
• Preparing / Reviewing of High Voltage Power cables, HV lines, magnetic field calculations and layouts
• Preparing / Reviewing Specifications and design of HV power system and equipment
• Preparing / Reviewing of magnetic field calculations using COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar software’s
• Preparing man-hour estimation for CTR preparation and review of tender documents.
• Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation.
• Coordination and follow up of packages with system Vendor.
• Coordination with TSO and substation Owner / contractor, issue and follow up of CSS questionnaire.
• Review / Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation in addition to engineering deliverables.
• Handling and guiding designers and draughtsman.
• Works with other Engineers in the project team of Ramboll Energy Chennai.
• Works with HV Engineering counterparts in other Ramboll Energy regions

Qualifications & Experience

• Master/Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferably High Voltage Engineering from recognized University
• Experience of at least 3 years in a consultancy organisation - must
• Should have the experience in High voltage design and planning activities
  • 5 to 10 years for senior & 10 to 15 years for lead.
  • Senior shall have proved track record of leading a team on at least 2 projects.
• Completed at least one offshore wind substation project including HV side and GIS panels
• Designing various overhead power transmission, distribution lines, cables, magnetic field calculations including substation and lines at 33kV / 110kV / 132kV / 220kV / 230kV / 400kV / 765kV.
• Experienced in preparing technical specifications, design calculations, preparation of reports, drawings and bill of materials for HV power systems.
• Experienced in grounding / earthing, lightning, electromagnetic interference and EMC analysis.
• Experienced in parametric modelling of cables, Transformers and other electrical Equipment in simulation tools
• Experienced in Electromagnetic field calculations such as induced voltages due to nearby low and high frequency circuits
• Experienced in Electromagnetic interference in HV line and cables due to inductive, capacitive coupling with other Utilities
• Experienced in Insulation coordination, Switch transients and transformer energisation studies
• Experienced in calculations of step, touch voltages using FEM and IEEE 80 or relevant standards
• Experienced in planning and design of overhead powerlines, underground HV cables, Substations and grid rearrangement.
• Experienced in Resolving site queries, attended site meetings and performed site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.
• Experienced in HVAC and HVDC Transmission line design and concepts
• Experienced in COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar EMF/EMT software’s.
• Experienced in performing technical, economic and environmental studies
• Knowledge of various International Standards for High voltage system
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement
• Skilled user of Microsoft office –Excel, Word
• Project work within high voltage plants / stations
• Design/design in one or more of the following:
  • Control boards for high voltage systems
  • Control and monitoring for high voltage installations
  • Relay protection for high voltage systems
  • Components for high voltage systems
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Preparation of documentation for one or more of the following:
  • Control boards for high voltage installations
  • Control and monitoring of high voltage installations
  • Relay protection of high voltage systems
  • Components for high voltage systems
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Inspection at the production site/site of components and assembly
• Participation in relevant tests at suppliers and at the production site/site.
• Follow-up of quality assurance documentation

Personal competences

• Engineering skills with analytical approach
• Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills
• Structured working style with result-oriented approach
• Should be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

We offer:

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

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