Substation Design Engineer

N Arc Consulting Enggpluss Private Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

N Arc Consulting Enggpluss Private Limited is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to design EHV/HV substations, prepare drawings and specifications, and coordinate with vendors and clients. The role emphasizes compliance with Indian IS standards and international IEEE/IEC guidelines, and requires hands-on design and calculations for AIS/GIS substations.

The candidate will perform load-flow/short-circuit calculations, engage with software tools like ETap, CymeDIST and Dialux, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Know electrical codes/standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Experience in a Power consulting company.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations (132kV/220kV/400kV/500kV).
• Ensure compliance with Indian (IS) and international (IEEE/IEC) standards in design.
• Develop and review technical documents, drawings and specs.
• Proficient in primary and secondary substation designing.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for AIS/GIS substations with layout, SLDs, schematics.
• Perform design calculations (load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination).
• Work with ETap/CymeDIST/Dialux software.
• Assist design/layout of substations including equipment selection.
• Prepare technical docs, reports, drawings for substations.
• Assist with review/approval of vendor drawings and equipment specs.
• Participate in client meetings and resolve technical queries.

Skills

Electrical codes & standards

Analytical thinking

Communication & coordination

Power consulting experience

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engg.

Tools

ETap

CymeDIST

Dialux

Job description

Established in 2004, N Arc Consulting is a leading power infrastructure, advisory, and consulting firm with over 22 years of experience, specializing in Project Management Consultancy (T&D) and substation design up to 765 kV, with a strong domestic and global presence.

As a substation design engineer, you will be responsible for the design and engineering of EHV/HV substations, preparation of design drawings and technical documents, vendor drawing review, BOQ preparation, technical coordination, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations (132kV/220kV/400kV/500kV) in accordance with technical specifications, project requirements, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Indian standards (e.g., IS 694, IS 2026, IS 3231) and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) in substation design.
• Develop and review technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient in primary and secondary substation designing
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for substations (AIS/GIS) including layout, single line diagrams (SLD), and schematics.
• Perform design calculations such as load flow, short circuit, grounding, and protection coordination.
• Should have worked on software like E Tap / CymeDIST/ Dialux
• Assist in the design and layout of electrical substations, including the selection and specification of electrical equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and drawings for substation projects.
• Assist with the review and approval of vendor drawings and equipment specifications.
• Participate in client meetings and resolve technical queries.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engg.
• 5 - 7 years of experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Should have prior working experience in a Power consulting company