High Salary Substation Design Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 12 years Location: Lucknow JobType: full-time We are seeking an experienced Substation Design Manager with deep expertise in the complete electro-mechanical design of mobile substations at 132 kV voltage level. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong design, engineering leadership, and project execution capabilities in high-voltage power systems. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end design, integration, and technical validation of mobile substation solutions, ensuring compliance with international standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Lead, manage, and deliver the complete design of 132 kV mobile substations, including conceptual layouts, engineering calculations, BOM, specifications, and detailed drawings. - Design and integrate essential components such as Power Transformers, GIS Switchgear, Protection & Control Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, DC Systems, Battery Banks, Earthing Systems, Insulators, Cables, Instrumentation, and HVAC. - Ensure optimized design solutions that meet technical, operational, safety, and environmental requirements for mobility, compactness, and rapid deployment. - Oversee electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects including trailer/chassis layout, cable routing, interconnections, insulation coordination, thermal calculations, and vibration considerations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including civil, mechanical, protection, testing, and procurement engineers to ensure seamless engineering integration. - Review vendor drawings, OEM datasets, material specifications, test plans, and manufacturing quality documents. - Lead technical discussions with clients, EPC partners, utility stakeholders, and certifying agencies. - Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards, utility codes, grid interconnection requirements, and QA/QC procedures. - Support tender engineering, cost estimation, product configuration, and proposal documentation for mobile substation projects. - Guide design reviews, FAT, SAT, and commissioning support for mobile substation deployment. - Provide mentorship and technical direction to designers, engineers, and drafting teams. Required Skills & Expertise - Proven experience in electro-mechanical design of high-voltage substations, with a minimum of 5+ years specifically in mobile or skid-mounted substation design preferred. - Strong knowledge of Power Transformers, GIS, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, CTs/VTs, Surge Arresters, Relay & Control Systems, LV & MV distribution, and battery-based auxiliary systems. - Expertise in 132 kV system engineering, protection philosophy, insulation coordination, short-circuit calculations, grounding design, thermal analysis, and electrical clearances. - Proficient in engineering software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, DigSilent, CYME, or equivalent. - Familiarity with mobile substation trailer design, mechanical load dynamics, lifting/transport regulations (desirable). - Thorough understanding of relevant standards (IEC, IEEE, IS, ANSI, NEMA, etc.). - Strong documentation, technical writing, and engineering calculation skills. - Ability to manage multiple design packages, vendor engineering coordination, and project timelines. - Excellent problem-solving mindset, with strong attention to safety, reliability, and quality in engineering decisions. Education & Experience - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field. - 12–25 years of professional experience, preferably with EPCs, OEMs, utility engineering teams, or specialized mobile/substation design companies. - Experience working on international/mobile substation projects will be an added advantage.