Senior Engineer - Renewables (Electrical)

Wood Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking an experienced electrical engineer in Chennai, India. The successful candidate will manage the electrical design of renewable energy projects, especially in solar, requiring expertise in high voltage systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years experience in substation engineering and excellent communication skills. The role involves leading design projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience with substation engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage systems.
• Ability to prepare high quality, concise documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of electrical design packages.
• Manage electrical design of renewable energy projects.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Codes and Regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

High voltage systems

Power system engineering

Education

B.E. or B.Tech or M.E. or M.Tech in Electrical or Related Field

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

PSSE

PSCAD

CDEGS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the review of electrical design packages on both Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering scopes of work.
• Leading and managing the electrical design of renewable energy projects (primarily solar projects) from preliminary design through IFC in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements.
• Assist in performing/review of electrical power systems studies and calculation, including steady State, dynamic and transient stability studies simulations.
• Analyse and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems of transmission and distribution system protective relay settings, transformers, faults, etc.
• Assist in preparation of technical specifications, preliminary and detailed design of balance of plant systems, and selection of appropriate materials and equipment.
• Assist in preparing documents for grid connection permits, approvals, and liaising with utilities and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures
• Develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical switching substations ranging from 138kV, 240 kV and 400 kV.
• Acting as advisor and first escalation path on the electrical team’s projects, coordinating and supervising work by junior personnel, other company divisions, and subcontractors
• Develop, grow and manage procedures and operating systems to support the efficient delivery of electrical engineering tasks to the high standards required by Wood and our clients.
• Support business development and client engagement with a primary focus but not limited to electrical engineering scopes of work.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks.
• Add value, avoid/resolve issues, mitigate risks and manage project’s finances and contracts by applying robust project management practices and experience from previous projects.
• Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company.
• Disseminate knowledge and experiences to other team members and supporting the development of the team and team members.

Qualifications

• B.E. or B.Tech or M.E. or M.Tech in Electrical or Related Field

• Knowledge, skills, and experience: Wood is looking for a dynamic individual with great communication skills, ability to develop strong relationships with internal Project Managers as well as with Customers to solve their techno-economic challenges when designing and constructing a project.
• The ideal candidate will have diverse experience in design, construction, interconnection, and repowering of utility scale renewable energy projects, and will be eager to support growing a business with an entrepreneurial spirit and day to day team lead responsibilities (operations support management) of a high energy and nimble team.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience with substation engineering and transmission line design.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage systems.
• Prior experience in developing and reviewing equipment specifications and substation design including selection of substation equipment (power transformers, breakers, protection relays, etc.)
• Familiarity or experience with renewable plant substation design and interconnection in CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other regions.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, ANSI & IEEE codes and other relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge of design software and power system engineering software including but not limited to ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and CDEGS.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar and/or wind projects
• Previous experience with High Voltage in North American and familiarity with codes and compliances are required.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations.
• In-depth understanding of power system simulations, analysis and report preparation.
• Understanding in performing different power system studies: short circuit, load flow, static and dynamic motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic studies and grounding studies.
• Ability to prepare high quality, concise documents to convey project progress, status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) in English, with the ability to engage and interface with stakeholders; bilingualism (or a proficiency in Spanish) a strong asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to completing work
• Willingness for occasional travel (up to 20%)

Personal attributes

• Intellectually capable, can apply maintenance theory in a practical context.
• Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge.
• Diligent and dependable in consistent application of established process.
• Professional demeanour with appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and provide effective trouble shooting.
• Well organized, observant, good communication skills.