Senior Engineer (Substation - Main Plant)

Arcadis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in substation secondary design. You will lead and manage projects, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in engineering design, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. An understanding of CAD documentation and ETAP software is essential.

Arcadis promotes a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in substation secondary design.
• Consulting experience in UK power projects is preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables.
• Managing selected projects to meet budget and quality.
• Delivering documented designs to meet client objectives.

Skills

Substation secondary design

High voltage transmission and distribution

Excellent English communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge of electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP software

CAD documentation

Job description

Role Description

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you’ll create iconic and groundbreaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, focusing on substation secondary systems for the UK &ire.

Role Accountabilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables with UK&I Energy Transition Team.
• High voltage transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: P&C schematics, wiring diagrams, P&C room layout, Intelligent Electronic Design (IED) selection.
• Conducting protection coordination and developing tripping schemes.
• Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for projects including providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
• Managing selected projects, project tasks/responsibilities as assigned, and design processes to meet agreed budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
• Delivering fully documented designs to meet client objectives and Arcadis quality system requirements.
• Developing the technical competency of direct reports/junior team members and ensuring application of relevant international/UK standards and engineering knowledge in projects.
• Applying engineering knowledge, techniques and tools complying with international design standards and UK codes & standards.
• Preparing documents and drawing packages for appropriate project design submission stage complying with codes and standards and delivering high‑quality design.
• Conducting internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Preparing and registering all relevant documentation and design reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Arcadis and customer requirements.
• Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project.
• Leading technical issue resolution processes.
• Liaising with other disciplines to ensure all requirements are understood.
• Understanding scope and changes in scope when it arises.
• Using required software packages for design and delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• 7+ years’ experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Consulting experience in UK power projects is preferred.
• Experience in CAD documentation to UK Energy standards and other international standards.
• Experience in substation processes from concept stage to construction and as‑built.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management.
• Ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegating skills.
• Active continuing development of technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular training.
• Professional registration with any leading engineering body such as IET UK is preferred.
• Ability to develop complex models in ETAP software and conduct protection coordination.
• Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation.

Highly Regarded Skills

• Ability to develop cable thermal rating design using CYMCAP / AMTECH for LV systems design.
• Ability to develop complex earthing and induction models in CDEGS earthing system software.
• Ability to develop maintenance strategies and procedures, commissioning plans and documentation.
• 2+ years’ experience in designing & drafting electrical infrastructure in the UK, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices.
• Knowledge of drafting and BIM, how to define BIM outcomes, BIM processes, how to coordinate a BIM project within the 3D environment and how to apply design to the models they produce.
• Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.