Substation Engineering Manager

The Big Picture

We are looking for a Substation Design leader to lead and build the Substation Design team from scratch while ensuring technical excellence and innovation. This role requires deep expertise in substation engineering and a strong ability to mentor, develop processes, and drive strategic growth in the domain. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for establishing design frameworks, ensuring compliance with global standards, and enabling a scalable and high-performing engineering team.

What you can expect as Senior Manager - Substation at Illumine-i :

• Lead & Develop : You’ll establish, mentor, and grow a high-performing Substation Design team.
• Own Design Strategy : You’ll define and execute end-to-end substation design processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Technical Oversight : You’ll guide the team in the design of substations, including layouts, protection systems, and interconnection studies.
• Standards & Compliance : You’ll ensure adherence to IEEE, IEC, NEC, IS, and other relevant standards for utility-scale substation design.
• Innovation & Optimization : You’ll identify and implement best practices to enhance design efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
• Feasibility & Technical Reviews : You’ll lead feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Proposal & RFP Support : You’ll assist in proposal writing, bid preparation, and responding to RFPs.
• Technology Implementation : You’ll guide the team in using design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst, and other industry-specific software.

Essential Qualifications include :

Great to have :