Senior or Lead Generator Specialist

i3 Solutions; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Energy division in Chennai seeks a Senior/Lead Generator Specialist for power plant and generator design and detailed engineering activities. You will work on synchronous condensers, grid interfaces, and large international projects, contributing to a sustainable future.

The role requires 7–15 years of generator design experience in power plants, consulting exposure (3+ years preferred), and fluency in English. Collaboration across disciplines is essential in a dynamic, global team.

Qualifications

• 7 to 15 years of experience in generator design for power plants.
• Experience with design of power plants and synchronous condensers.
• Experience in consulting firms preferred (3+ years).
• Experience with US/European projects and IEC/IEEE/BS EN/IS codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering design for power plant generators and synchronous condensers.
• Develop interface definitions between machines and the grid including transformers, switchgear, protection, and grid compliance requirements.
• Create tender specifications and conduct technical evaluations for synchronous condensers, generators, excitation systems, and transformers.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, control, and grid-connection colleagues for robust interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, HSE, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Engineering analysis

Team player

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Power Systems/High Voltage)

Job description

Ambitious Senior or Lead Generator Specialist - Power Systems, Energy, Ramboll, Chennai

Job Summary

Are you passionate about concept, FEED & detailed engineering / EPIC 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.

Are you an experienced Synchronous Machine and / or power plant expert? Are you excited about participating in some of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe? Do you want to contribute actively to the green transition?

If this sounds like you, or you re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Powerplants specialist and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Inviting bright minds

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 senior / lead Generator Specialist to support Power Plant / Generator design and detailed engineering activities for Power Systems group of Ramboll Energy division, Chennai

Responsibilities & tasks

• Performing detailed engineering design of synchronous condensers and synchronous machines, including excitation systems, protection, and auxiliary systems.
• Developing interface definitions and specifications between synchronous machines and the grid, including transformers, switchgear, protection and control, and grid compliance requirements.
• Creating tender specifications and conducting technical evaluations for synchronous condensers, generators, excitation systems, and associated transformers.
• Analysing reactive power, short-circuit contribution, inertia, and voltage control performance, and recommending system and control improvements.
• Coordinating closely with civil, electrical, control, and grid-connection colleagues to ensure robust machine-grid and plant-level interfaces.
• Ensuring strict compliance with applicable grid codes, HSE, and environmental regulations.

Important relations

• HOD/Team Lead / Lead Engineer/Sr. Engineer & team
• Works with other engineers in the project team of REN EEC and DK (or other Ramboll countries) team
• Works with counterparts in other REN offices

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience with design of power plants, power generating systems, and synchronous condensers.
• Experience working with Balance of Plant(BOP) including HV electrical interfaces
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Consulting experience on large-scale power projects with a strong client-facing emphasis.
• Experience with gas-fired power plants is desirable.
• Fluent English and an additional European language (advantage).
• Master/Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferably Power Systems/high voltage engineering from recognized University
• Should have the experience of 7 to 15 years in Generator design in Power plant.
• Experience of at least 3 years in the consulting firm is preferred.
• Experience in working on US and European projects, International Codes and Standards(IEC, IEEE, BS EN, IS) preferred.

Personal competences

• Engineering skills with analytical approach
• Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills
• Structured working style with result-oriented approachShould be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement

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