Senior Project Engineer / Lead engineer – Electrical HV System – INOPC

ABB; Chennai; Presencial; INR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ABB in India seeks a technical lead for HV system engineering (66kV–400kV) to drive engineering across offshore wind, onshore power from shore, and battery energy storage systems. You will guide multiple disciplines to meet contract, safety, quality, and cybersecurity requirements while directing testing and FAT activities.

The role is based in Bangalore/Chennai with extensive collaboration across engineering, substation automation, and supply chain teams; travel to sites is expected to support

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Project Engineering.
• Project Engineer on 4–6 HV projects.
• Onshore/Offshore substation experience preferred; 1–2 years on site.
• Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with relay selections and sizing tools.
• Basic knowledge of power system study and network modelling.
• Understanding IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering activities for HV systems 66kV–400kV in offshore and onshore projects.
• Prepare SLDs, protection diagrams, equipment layouts and sections.
• Perform calculations for equipment sizing, earthing, cable and lighting.
• Prepare equipment datasheets, bids eval, and review supplier docs.
• Create BOMs, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, and terminations.
• Coordinate with SCADA, civil, structure, supply chain, PM, and manufacturing.
• Estimate engineering, testing, and commissioning effort.
• Travel to customer and vendor sites for engineering and FAT activities.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Ferramentas

Relay sizing

Earthing calculation

Lightning calculation

Equipment sizing

Cable sizing

Cable tray sizing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

The primary focus of this role will be to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments classified as HV system engineering complexity (66kV to 400kV). Ensures that the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to Process Automation business for Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore / Chennai, India.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic and detail engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for High Voltage electrical system in industrial projects specifically Offshore wind farm, Onshore Power from Shore and Battery energy storage system (BESS).
• Preparation Key SLD, Protection single line diagram, equipment arrangement plan and section.
• Design calculations for equipment sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation
• Layout engineering for equipment arrangement, cabling, earthing, lighting and lightning protections.
• Prepare equipment datasheet, specifications, technical bid evaluation, manufacturer documents review and approval for all equipment used in below HV system:
• Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) from 66kV and up to 400 kV
• Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) from 66kV and up to 400 kV
• Power Transformers
• Shunt Reactors
• Associated control, metering & protection panels in scope
• Prepare equipment BOM, cable schedule, Interconnection diagram and termination schedule for complete HV system
• Coordinate with substation automation system / SCADA system for interface engineering activities, Coordination with civil, structural, supply chain, commercial, project management, and manufacturing, testing and site execution teams. Estimate effort for engineering, testing and commissioning
• Prepare Engineering Schedule in line with agreed document deliverable list, matching engineering portion of project schedule.
• Travelling to customer and vendor locations to support engineering, manufacturing and FAT activities.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience for Project Engineering
• Worked as Project Engineer in at least 4 to 6 large size projects in HV system.
• Onshore/Offshore -substation experience will be preferred. Minimum 1 to 2 years experince on site execution is preferred.
• Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using design tools like relay selections, equipment sizing, earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.,
• Basic Knowledge of power system study and network modelling preferred
• Basic knowledge on communication archtecture, IEC 61850, relay selections (ABB/Hitachi/GE/SEL) is preferred.
• Understanding the various International Standard/ statutory requirements like IEEE/IEC/ANSI

More About Us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process.