Substation Design and Commissiong

Job Description :

Candidate will oversee the design and engineering of high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) substations and transmission lines. This role involves managing new projects from the pre-bid stage through to execution, ensuring technical viability, and supporting construction activities. The manager will also be responsible for vendor evaluation, market technology assumptions, and new technical developments

Manage and coordinate related Engineering work packages with respect to choice of technologies, technical configurations and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements for multiple projects.

In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all O&M and / or Technical-related agreements : EPC, EPCM, PPA, OE, LTSA, etc.

Prepare variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects.

Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles knowledge of electrical grid systems, including installation with experience of international projects.

Knowledge of various IS, IEC and IEEE etc standards and local / State / National / international regulations & grid code related to Engineering deliverables.

Preparation and review of various engineering design work.

Preparation and review of SLD & Layouts (assisting draftsman), SLD, Engineering calculations like earthing, cable sizing, battery sizing etc, trench layouts, review of OEM vendors drawings (GTP, GA & QAP) etc.

Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies.

Be responsible for drafting / contributing to and negotiating owner specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and standards.

Prepare Capex and O&M budgets integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.

Prepare all O&M technical related documents for the bid (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).

Contribution to interface with Lender's Engineer and support Lenders’ due diligence.

Management of internal approval process (O&M and Technical).

Support of Construction Managers of Project Companies or Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations.

Actively coordinates with all other internal and external team members om multiple projects.

Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETSG team

Pre-requisites :

Degree in an engineering discipline, bachelors or masters

Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the power generation sector with specific knowledge, expertise and experience in developing or designing Substation and TL :

Oversee the design and engineering of HV / EHV substations and transmission lines up to 400

KV including component selection (transformers, switchyard equipment, line components).

Manage projects from pre-bid technical assumptions to execution, including RFP review and EPC evaluations from a technical perspective.

Provide technical support during construction, reviewing and approving project documents, and traveling to sites in India and overseas as required

Review drawings, schematics, and specification details, and assign projects under construction while supporting other ongoing projects.

Ensure Substation specifications are in line with project-specific grid requirements, country-specific rules, and standard procedures

Evaluate and select vendors based on technical criteria, including new vendor approval for HV and EHV components.

Stay updated with market technologies and industry trends, implementing new technical developments.

Ensure all engineering documents are accurate and comply with National / International standards.

Coordinate with the global technology team for new component development.

Conduct technology configurations

Determine construction strategies and operating philosophies

Perform techno-economic cost analyses

Manage and advise transversally on all technical aspects of a project from cradle to grave

• Handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets;

A basic understanding of practices on grid connection for centralized energy projects, as well as electrical system integration & optimization for industrial customers.

Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in different regions (National & International) would be advantageous.