Lead Substation Engineer

Objective :

The Head Engineering - responsible for leading all substation-related engineering functions, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role is pivotal in driving the design, execution, and optimization of substation projects, aligning with BU's strategic focus on expanding its transmission network and enhancing reliability. The position supports pre-bid activities, project execution, and operations & maintenance (O&M) while fostering innovation and leveraging advanced technologies to achieve excellence in engineering outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead substation design activities, ensuring compliance with IS, IEEE, CBIP, CEA, and IEC standards, and alignment with project specifications.
• Collaborate with the pre-bid team to deliver accurate and compliant engineering documentation, drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BOQs) to strengthen competitive bidding.
• Guide the estimation team in preparing detailed cost analyses and reliable estimates during pre-bid stages to ensure competitive and financially sound project proposals.
• Drive cost-effective design solutions by identifying and implementing design improvements that optimize substation layout, reduce material costs, and extend asset lifespan.
• Integrate advanced engineering software and tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, and PLS CADD to enhance design precision and efficiency.

Provide robust technical support to O&M teams, conducting root cause analyses for system malfunctions and implementing proactive maintenance strategies to ensure substation reliability.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

Educational Background

Years & Type of Experience :

Domain Expertise

Digital & Operational Tools

Requirements :

Substation Engineering Expertise

Leadership and Team Management

Technology Integration and Innovation