Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Principal Duties And Responsibilities.

- Ability to lead the Primary Design (Concept, FEED , Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400kV for Utility Companies /Developers, based on international standards for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regions.
- Experience in Design of HV/LV Distribution systems for Oil Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of Secondary system requirements needed for preparation of Key SLD, Protection Control SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, LVAC System design, preparation of control / protection / Interlocking block diagrams, review of schematics, preparation of cable schedule, Interconnection Schedule.
- In depth knowledge and ability to perform all calculations required as part of Substation Primary Engineering : Sag tension, SCF, conductor sizing, Earthing, Lightning protection, Indoor/ Outdoor / Street lighting, CT/VT sizing, Battery sizing.
- Good understanding of Substation Automation System (SAS), SCADA I/O List, Schematics and Architecture.
- Perform Equipment sizing calculations e g Transformer, Generator, HV/LV Cables, AC UPS, Capacitor Banks.
- Apply broad practical knowledge to design of Layouts Equipment Layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing and lightning protection layouts, EKD, (Should be able to guide/provide inputs to technicians and review from a technical/quality perspective).
- Prepare technical specifications, technical data sheets for Electrical Equipment Transformers, DG Sets, AIS/GIS/Hybrid Switchgear, Cable, UPS, Battery Charger, Distribution Boards.
- Preparation and evaluations of Technical Bid/documentation.
- Review of vendor drawings for various Electrical Equipment including review of schematics for HV/LV systems.
- Preparation of Tender documents , BOQ for construction.
- Ability to review of Contractors design documentation as part of PMC/Owners engineer.
- Reasonably good understanding and hands on experience of System Studies software (ETAP), ability to model electrical system, carry out basic studies viz.
- load flow, short circuit, motor starting studies and interpret results will be an added advantage.
- Ability to carry out inter discipline coordination and coordinate effectively with Lead office.
- Duties may include extended, but temporary, out-of-town assignments.

Candidate Specification.

- Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university.
- Core experience shall be Primary Design of Substations (Concept, FEED, Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400KV.
- Experience with Utility companies based in for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regionsUK/Europe/Middle east will be preferred.
- Experience in Electrical design for Oil Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
- Ability to interpret the scope, identify deliverables based on Tender / RFP documents.
- Ability to work independently with lead office as part of integrated team,.
- Ability to lead medium /large scale projects, manage/supervise a team to ensure timely project delivery.
- Ability to Line manage viz.
- mentor a pool of junior engineers and technicians to develop skills and bring in efficiency within the team.
- Demonstrates a fair understanding of project commercials cost monitoring and timely flagging of variations.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities viz.
- Line Management, resource planning, recruitment, skill gap /training needs identification etc alongside Project delivery.
- Demonstrates the flexiblity to work hands-on in preparation of deliverables, based on project needs/exigencies.
- Conversant in Electrical design software Dialux, ETAP.
- Computer literacy in MS office-and basic knowledge of AUTOCAD/BIM 360/ACC, Navisworks for review of 3D Modelsling Software like Revit is essential.
- Strong communication skills written and oral.
- Self-motivated individual with keen interest to add value to the team/organisation.
- Ability to prepare fee estimates / proposals.
- Inclination to use Technology to bring in innovative solutions.
- Ability to foster awareness of HS practices, share best practices by encouraging knowledge sharing sessions within /across team.

Role:Electrician

Industry Type:Power

Department:Production,Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent

Role Category:Operations, Maintenance & Support

Education

UG:Any Graduate

PG:Any Postgraduate

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