Sr Engineer (Substation - Main Plant)

Arcadis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Bengaluru seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead substation secondary design and related engineering activities within the UKI Energy Transition team. You will coordinate protection schemes, develop IED selections, and oversee CAD documentation to international standards.

The role requires 7+ years in design consulting, strong English communication, and the ability to drive projects from concept through construction while ensuring quality and adherence to UK/ international

Qualifications

• > 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 to construction and As-Builts.
• > Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• > Strong mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• > Ability to lead and manage project tasks and teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• High voltage transmission and distribution substation secondary systems design: PC schematics, wiring diagrams, PC room layout, IED selection.
• Conducting protection coordination and developing tripping schemes.
• Leading engineering effort and providing technical oversight for team members.
• Managing project tasks to meet budget, quality, and schedule targets.
• Delivering fully documented designs meeting client objectives and Arcadis quality standards.
• Developing the technical competency of junior staff and ensuring adherence to international/UK standards.
• Applying engineering knowledge and tools in line with international design standards and UK Codes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Protection coordination

Project management

Team leadership

UK standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYMCAP

AMTECH

CDEGS

CAD

Job description

• Working within our Design Engineering teams, youll create some of the world s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together
• The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area
• We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations
• Around the world, we re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity
• The rate at which we re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent
• We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages with UKI Energy Transition Team.
• High Voltage transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: PC schematics, wiring diagrams, PC 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 project including providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
• To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
• To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and ARCADIS quality system requirements.
• To develop the technical competency of direct reports/ junior team members and ensure application of relevant international / UK standards and engineering knowledge in various projects.
• Apply engineering knowledge, techniques and tools complying with international design standards and UK Codes Standards relevant to assigned project.
• Prepare document and drawing package for the appropriate project design submission stage complying with codes and standards and delivering the design with high quality.
• Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the projects requirements.
• Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with the Arcadis and customer requirements.
• Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project.
• Leading technical issue resolution processes.
• Liaise with other disciplines and ensure all requirements are understood.
• Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises.
• Use software packages as required for the 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-Builts.
• 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.
• Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular training.
• Professional registration with any leading engineering body such as IET UK is preferred.
• The ability to develop complex models in ETAP Software and conduct protection coordination.
• Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation.

Highly Regarded Skills

• The ability to develop cable thermal rating design using CYMCAP / AMTECH for Low Voltage (LV) systems design.
• The ability to develop complex earthing and induction models in CDEGS earthing system software.
• The ability to develop maintenance strategies and procedures, commissioning plans and documentation.
• 2+ years experience in design drafting electrical infrastructure in the UK, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices.
• Have 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.