Primary Substation Engineer

Company Description

Ambitious Lead Electrical Engineer- High Voltage Transmission & Distribution, Ramboll, Chennai

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.

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities & tasks

Design / review and detailed engineering for HV power lines, HV cables, transmission, distribution substations Calculation of induced voltages due to nearby high voltage cables / Overhead lines Calculation of inductive and capacitive coupling Earthing and bonding concept including calculation of touch and step voltage Knowledge of fault condition in high voltage transmission grids Preparing / reviewing of high voltage power cables, HV lines, magnetic field calculations and layouts Preparing / reviewing specifications and design of HV power system and equipment Preparing / reviewing of magnetic field calculations using COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar software. Preparing man-hour estimation for CTR preparation and review of tender documents. Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation. Coordination and follow up of packages with system Vendor. Coordination with Transmission System Owner and substation owner / contractor, issue and follow up of CSS questionnaire. Review / Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation in addition to engineering deliverables. Handling multi discipline task-oriented projects. Handling and guiding designers and draughtsman.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Master/Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferably high voltage engineering from recognized University Should have the experience of 10 to 15 years in High voltage design and planning activities Experience of at least 3 years in the consulting firm is a must. Experience in working on US and European projects preferred. Completed at least one substation project including HV side and GIS / AIS switchboards Designing various overhead power transmission, distribution lines, cables, magnetic field calculations including substation and lines at 33kV / 110kV / 132kV / 220kV / 230kV / 400kV / 765kV. Experienced in preparing technical specifications, design calculations, preparation of reports, drawings and bill of materials for HV power systems. Experienced in grounding / earthing, lightning, Experienced in parametric modelling of cables, transformers and other electrical Equipment in simulation tools Experienced in planning and design of overhead powerlines, underground HV cables, Substations and grid rearrangement. Experienced in resolving site queries, attended site meetings and performed site inspections during the construction phase of projects. Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects. Experienced in HVAC and HVDC Transmission line design and concepts Experienced in COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar EMF/EMT software’s. Experienced in performing technical, economic and environmental studies Knowledge of various international standards for high voltage system Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement Skilled user of Microsoft office – Excel, Word Project work within high voltage plants / stations Design/design in one or more of the following:Control boards for high voltage systemsControl and monitoring for high voltage installationsRelay protection for high voltage systemsComponents for high voltage systemsEarthing and lightning protection systems Preparation of documentation for one or more of the following:Control boards for high voltage installationsControl and monitoring of high voltage installationsRelay protection of high voltage systemsComponents for high voltage systemsEarthing and lightning protection systems Inspection at the production site/site of components and assembly Participation in relevant tests at suppliers and at the production site/site. Follow-up of quality assurance documentation

Personal competences

Engineering skills with analytical approach Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills Structured working style with result-oriented approach Should 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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