Senior Engineer – Power System Studies - Chennai

Ramboll; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Energy Chennai is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead power system studies for HV onshore and offshore projects. You will work independently within a highly professional team, shaping design basis, and delivering grid‑code compliant solutions.

The role demands strong protection engineering and client engagement, with broad exposure to renewables, data centers, and industrial sectors. Offshore wind substation experience is a plus, and consultancy background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 8 to 15 years of hands‑on power system studies experience, including HV substation (onshore/offshore) and LV/MV systems.
• Professional registration (e.g., CEng, PE) preferred.
• Experience of at least 6 years in a consultancy organisation - must.
• Completed at least one offshore wind substation project including HV side and GIS panels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and voltage control.
• Perform offshore/onshore substation studies for platform and export systems.
• Develop and validate system models and SLDs, prepare design basis reports and calculation notes.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and standards (IEC/IEEE/ISO/ENTSO-E as applicable).
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design reviews for multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Support proposals/tendering with scopes, methods, estimates, and risk logs.

Skills

Power system studies

Protection engineering

HV substations

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

DigSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD/EMTDC

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

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 Engineer to do power system studies for Ramboll Energy, Chennai

• The primary responsibilty of the selected candidate will be power system studies. He / she will be expected to perform other design / engineering activities pertaining to HV primary, secondary, HVDC, Statcom, battery energy storage system, plant electrification, proposal activities as well.
• Lead and execute power system studies:
  • Load flow/power flow, voltage control and reactive power optimization
  • Short-circuit (IEC 60909/ANSI), equipment duty assessment, N-1/N-2 contingency
  • Protection coordination and relay settings (OC, EF, Distance, Differential, Busbar, Transformer, Motor/Generator)
  • Arc flash assessments (IEEE 1584/CSA Z462) and mitigation recommendations
  • Harmonic and interharmonic studies (IEC 61000/IEEE 519), impedance scans, MV/LV harmonic filter design (passive/active)
  • Motor starting (static/dynamic), flicker and unbalance analysis (IEC/IEEE)
  • Dynamic and transient stability (RMS), low/high voltage ride-through, frequency stability
  • EMT studies in PSCAD/EMT-type tools for HVDC (VSC/CSC), STATCOM/SVC, converter interactions, energization/switching transients, inrush, resonance
  • Insulation coordination and lightning protection (IEC 60071/IEC 62305)
  • Earthing/grounding grid design and touch/step potentials (IEEE 80), offshore bonding considerations
  • Capacitor/reactor sizing, VAR/Power Factor correction, LV/MV capacitor bank protection & control
  • Cable ampacity/thermal rating (IEC 60287/IEEE 399) and cable energization sequencing
  • Reliability/availability (RA/RAM) assessments; black-start/islanding/resynchronization where applicable
  • Power quality assessments for industrial, data centers, renewables, and transport sectors
• Offshore/onshore substation focus:
  • Studies for platform and onshore substations (AIS/GIS), array and export systems, energization plans, dynamic cable considerations
  • Earthing/bonding strategies for offshore platforms, sheath bonding and induced voltages, overvoltage control, filter/VAR planning
• Modeling and documentation:
  • Develop and validate system models and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from client/network data; maintain version-controlled models and data QA/QC
  • Prepare design basis reports, study plans, assumptions registers, calculation notes, and clear recommendation reports
• Grid code and standards compliance:
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with relevant grid codes (e.g., ENTSO‑E frameworks, UK NGESO, Energinet, EirGrid, etc.) and client specifications
  • Apply IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards across studies and deliverables
• Cross-functional leadership and delivery:
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design reviews for multi-disciplinary teams
  • Collaborate closely with primary/secondary engineering, protection & control, FAT/SAT, and commissioning teams
  • Support proposals/tendering with scopes, methods, estimates, and risk / assumption logs; lead client technical clarifications
  • Plan and deliver to quality, schedule, and budget; maintain compliant records per internal QA processes
• Software and Tool Competency (expert proficiency expected):
  • ETAP & DigSILENT are must have requirements. Other software are preferred.
  • ETAP: Load Flow, Short Circuit (IEC/ANSI), Star Protection/Coordination, Arc Flash, Harmonic Analysis, Motor Starting, Transient Stability, Reliability Assessment, DC Systems/UPS/Battery sizing
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory: Load Flow, Short-Circuit, RMS Dynamics, EMT, Protection & Coordination, Harmonics; DSL modeling; Python automation
  • PSCAD/EMTDC or EMTP‑RV: EMT studies for HVDC/FACTS, switching/energization transients, converter interactions, SSR/SSI screening
  • SKM PowerTools: DAPPER, CAPTOR, TMS, Arc Flash
  • PSS E and/or PowerWorld/CYME for transmission/planning studies
  • CDEGS/SES or equivalent for grounding/earthing studies
  • MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for custom analyses, scripting, and report automation; version control (e.g., Git)
• Standards and Codes (strong working knowledge):
  • IEC
• Works with other Engineers in the project team of Ramboll Energy Chennai.
• Works with HV Engineering counterparts in other Ramboll Energy regions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering; Master’s/PhD preferred
• 8 to 15 years of hands‑on power system studies experience, including HV substation (onshore/offshore) and LV/MV systems.
• Persons with more experience / competency can be considerd as a Lead as well.
• Proven track record leading complex study packages and achieving grid-code-compliant designs
• Strong protection engineering background: relay settings/calculations, coordination, and validation in the field/FAT/SAT
• Experience across sectors such as renewables (onshore/offshore wind, solar, BESS), industrial, utilities, data centers, and transportation
• Excellent client engagement, technical writing, and presentation skills; comfortable leading technical discussions
• Professional registration (e.g., CEng, PE) preferred
• Experience of at least 6 years in a consultancy organisation - must
• Completed at least one offshore wind substation project including HV side and GIS panels

Working at Ramboll

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.

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