Substation Design Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: NCR

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join our Power and Utilities Engineering team. The role involves the end-to-end design of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substations, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, project managers, and clients to design substations that support transmission and distribution networks efficiently. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and proven expertise in substation layout, equipment specification, and protection/control systems.

• Substation Design & Layout

• Develop detailed electrical designs for HV/MV substations, including single line diagrams (SLD), general arrangements, grounding layouts, and control schematics.

• Perform equipment sizing, cable routing, and panel design in line with client and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure optimal use of space, safety clearances, and adherence to design codes and standards.

• Equipment Selection & Specifications

• Specify substation equipment such as power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs/PTs, surge arresters, batteries, and control panels.

• Evaluate vendor proposals, review technical data sheets, and participate in vendor meetings.

• Protection & Control Systems

• Design protection, metering, and control systems for substation automation.

• Develop relay coordination studies, SCADA integration plans, and communication protocols.

• Project Engineering & Coordination

• Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to ensure integrated substation designs.

• Coordinate with project managers, utility providers, and contractors to deliver designs on schedule.

• Conduct design reviews and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, and utility-specific guidelines.

• Perform design checks, safety analyses, and risk assessments.

• Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and review technical drawings, BOQs (Bill of Quantities), and design documentation.

• Support tender preparation, bid evaluation, and proposal development.

• Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on advancements in substation automation, digital substations, renewable integration, and smart grid technologies.

• Recommend innovative design practices and tools to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in substation design for utilities, EPC firms, or consulting organizations.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in substation design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN, CYME, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of power system design, grounding, protection, and control.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, protection relays, and communication protocols.

• Exposure to renewable energy interconnection and smart grid technologies is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.