Senior Manager - Substation Design

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 :

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience in substation design and utility-scale power systems.

Strong expertise in substation layouts, SLDs, relay protection schemes, and electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).

In-depth knowledge of GIS, AIS, HV & EHV equipment selection.

Hands-on experience with substation automation, SCADA integration, and grid interconnection requirements.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, or other relevant design software.

Familiarity with North American and international grid codes & standards.

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to build a team from the ground up.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Great to have :

Experience working on North American, Australian and Middle East utility projects.

Exposure to BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems )

integration in substations