Senior Engineer - Primary Design

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is seeking a senior electrical engineer for high‑voltage substation design, covering AIS and GIS from 11kV to 400kV, with a focus on 132kV and above. The role involves FEED support, design calculations, and cross‑functional coordination with Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission teams.

You will engage with UK projects, apply National Grid standards, and guide junior engineers while ensuring safety and quality in deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of experience in Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable and BESS projects.
• Preferably familiar with UK projects and working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects.
• Knowledge of UK standards (National Grid T/S, TGNs, Design Handbooks).
• Understanding of UK health & safety regulations in design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for EHV projects (AIS/GIS) from 11kV to 400kV, focusing on 132kV+.
• Develop designs to support detailed engineering (Land Utilisation Plan, elevations, conduits, grounding, lighting).
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural, Networks and Transmission Line teams; conduct design reviews and client meetings.
• Produce electrical substation design packages meeting IEC/IEEE/NGTS standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering methods

Team leadership

Project management

Independent / team work

Problem solving

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

WinIGS

3D design tools

Job description

Job Description

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing WSP engineering related project deliverables relating to Primary Engineering for Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar).

Responsibilities

• Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above).
• Develop designs to support detailed engineering, such as Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout and its connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts and Design Calculations.
• Possess knowledge of Busbar sizing, Sag Tension, and Short Circuit (strung bus and equipment bus) force calculations.
• Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.
• Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.
• Produce comprehensive electrical substation design packages that comply with the required client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NGTS.
• Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
• Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
• Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.
• Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision‑making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
• Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, always.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.
• Preferably familiar with UK projects. Experience of working in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects (or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN etc.) in the UK will be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations in the UK is expected.
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
• Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is desirable.
• Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.
• Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS is preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D tools for Engineering design is desirable.
• Strong proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of managing tasks across multiple projects and handling conflicting deadlines.
• Able to work independently and/or as part of a project team.
• Substation, Earthing, Cabling, Electrical Layout, Plan & Section.

Background Verification

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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