Sub-station Design Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Sub-Station Design Engineer with strong expertise in HV / EHV substations (AIS / GIS) up to 400 kV / 765 kV. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, and IS standards, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design and engineering of HV / EHV substation layouts (up to 400 kV / 765 kV / as per project scope).

Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), GA drawings, equipment layouts, and earthing layouts.

Develop schematic diagrams for protection, control & metering systems.

Carry out cable sizing, busbar sizing, lightning protection, and grounding calculations.

Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and protection teams for integrated design.

Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.

Ensure compliance with IEC / IS / IEEE standards and utility / client requirements.

Support during factory acceptance tests (FAT), site installation, and commissioning as needed.

Interface with vendors and consultants for design approvals.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of HV / EHV substation design principles.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN, CYMCAP, or similar design tools.

Hands-on experience with protection & control schemes.

Familiarity with national & international standards (IS, IEC, IEEE).

Good understanding of earthing, lightning, and insulation coordination studies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Role : Design Engineer

Industry Type : Power (Solar)

Department : Production, Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

Role Category : Engineering

Education

UG : B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical and Electronics, Electrical

Key Skills

Skills highlighted with '' are preferred keyskills

HV substationEHV substationAisGISSubstation Design

Busbar sizingSwitchyard765kvCable SizingIS standards220KvCYMCAPEarthing LayoutIECInsulation coordination400KvEplan132KvSingle Line DiagramGA drawingprotection & controlETAPIEEE

Skills Required

Iec, ais, Single Line Diagram, Gis, Substation Design, Eplan, Etap, IEEE