Project Engineer - EHV Substation

Responsible for design review, execution, testing, and commissioning of Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations (220 kV / 400 kV and above), ensuring compliance with technical standards, project specifications, and safety norms.

• Supervise installation and erection of substation equipment including bus structures, switchgear, and control & relay panels.
• Coordinate with civil and mechanical teams for interface activities.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to drawings.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure timelines and quality standards are met.
• Support procurement and inspection of major equipment at vendor works.
• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning tests for transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Verify relay settings, protection coordination, and interlocking schemes.
• Coordinate with utility / discom for line charging and energization.
• Prepare testing and commissioning reports and ensure documentation compliance

Strong technical understanding of EHV systems and protection schemes.

Project planning and execution capability.

Team coordination and leadership skills.

Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Skills Required

Switchgear, Transformers, protection systems