Senior Engineer – Power Evacuation

Amperehour Energy; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Amperehour Energy in Pune, India, is seeking a Power Evacuation Engineer to design, specify, and evaluate power‑evacuation infrastructure for Solar PV, BESS, and Wind projects. You will develop SLDS, layouts, and route alignments while ensuring compliance with grid codes and CTU/STU processes.

The role requires 5–8 years in solar, BESS, wind, or T&D projects, with strong knowledge of CEA/CTU procedures and grid connectivity. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Area Details: Infrastructure Transformers, Transmission Lines (66kV–220kV), Switchyards, Pooling Substations, GIS/AIS Substations
• Technical Expertise: Power Transformers (11kV–400kV), Inverter Duty, Switchyard components – CT, PT, Isolators, Breakers
• Standards & Regulations: CEA Regulations, CERC/SERC Grid Codes, IS 5613, IEC 60071, IEC 62271, IEC 60076
• Software: AutoCAD, MS Excel; ETAP/PSS-E/DIgSILENT PowerFactory preferred
• Reports to: DGM Engineering

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications, datasheets, and schedules for Transformers, switchyards, pooling substations, transmission lines, and interconnection facilities
• Define voltage levels, conductor/cable selection, tower/structure design basis, busbar configurations, and fault level requirements
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLD), layout drawings, and route alignment in line with project and grid requirements
• Coordinate with CTU/STU/DISCOM for connectivity approvals, LTA/MTOA/GNA applications, and technical compliance
• Coordinate with statutory authorities for approvals and resolve engineering queries related to power evacuation schemes

Skills

Power evacuation

Grid connectivity

Vendor evaluation

Technical coordination

CEA/CERC/grid codes knowledge

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

M.Tech preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

ETAP/PSS-E/DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

We are looking for a Power Evacuation Engineer to handle design, specification, and technical evaluation of power evacuation infrastructure — transmission lines, switchyards, pooling substations, and grid interconnection systems — for Solar PV, BESS, and Wind power projects.

Key Responsibilities

Specification & Design Development

• Prepare technical specifications, datasheets, and schedules for Transformers, switchyards, pooling substations, transmission lines, and interconnection facilities
• Define voltage levels, conductor/cable selection, tower/structure design basis, busbar configurations, and fault level requirements
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLD), layout drawings, and route alignment in line with project and grid requirements
• Incorporate CEA, CERC/SERC, CTU/STU, IEC, IS, and utility/grid code requirements into specifications

Grid Connectivity & Compliance

• Coordinate with CTU/STU/DISCOM for connectivity approvals, LTA/MTOA/GNA applications, and technical compliance
• Liaise for grid study requirements (load flow, short circuit, stability studies) and ensure plant compliance with grid codes
• Track and support connectivity agreements, feasibility studies, and system study approvals

Technical Evaluation & Bid Review

• Evaluate vendor/EPC technical offers for transmission lines, substations, and associated equipment
• Prepare Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), comparison sheets, and deviation matrices
• Conduct technical clarification meetings with vendors and recommend selection

Engineering Review

• Review GA drawings, SLDs, protection schemes, line route surveys, and tower/foundation designs
• Verify compliance with CEA Regulations, IS 5613, IEC 60071 (insulation coordination), and applicable grid codes.

Project & Vendor Support

• Support procurement and project execution teams with technical clarifications
• Coordinate with statutory authorities (CEA, CTU, STU, DISCOM, State Nodal Agencies) for approvals
• Resolve engineering queries related to power evacuation scheme and grid integration

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills & Knowledge

Area Details

Infrastructure Transformers, Transmission Lines (66kV–220kV), Switchyards, Pooling Substations, GIS/AIS Substations

Technical Expertise Power Transformers (11kV–400kV), Inverter Duty, Auxiliary, Switchyard components – CT, PT, Isolators, Breakers etc

Standards & Regulations CEA Regulations, CERC/SERC Grid Codes, IS 5613, IEC 60071, IEC 62271, IEC 60076, IS 2026,

Software AutoCAD, MS Excel; ETAP/PSS-E/DIgSILENT PowerFactory preferred

Reports to: DGM Engineering

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Why This Role?

Enable seamless grid integration for renewable energy projects by designing robust power evacuation infrastructure that supports India’s energy transition.

• 5–8 years in Solar, BESS, Wind, T&D, EPC, or grid connectivity/transmission projects
• Working knowledge of CEA/CTU/STU processes and grid connectivity procedures

Job Type

Full time

Salary Package

Competitive salary package

Travel Requirement

Qualification

B.E./B. Tech in Electrical Engineering (M. Tech preferred)