Our client is a leading renewable energy consulting firm that has grown into a globally recognised technical advisory and engineering company supporting the world’s energy transition.
They are seeking to hire a Senior Design Engineer – Substation Design for Renewable Plants to support the delivery of high-quality engineering and design solutions across renewable energy projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager based in India.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Responsible for complete internal and external project coordination until the project is completed.
• Ability to do detailed designs of switchyard and MV and HV systems. Knowledge of EHV systems shall be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Protections applicable to MV & HV station feeders.
• Knowledge of Substation Engineering codes, Distribution & Transmission Utility Specifications and Standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, SEC, IS, etc.)
• Preparation and review of Switchyard layouts, erection key diagrams, clearance checks and other detail layout drawings for the AIS up to 220 kV. Knowledge of GIS substations will be an added advantage.
• Conversant with MV Panels, Switchboard formations and SAS systems.
• Ability to prepare complete Technical Specification/Request for Procurement documents as per project requirements.
• Substation Earthing, Illumination, Direct Stroke Lightening Protection design and layouts for Switchyard and Main control room.
• Knowledge of Transmission line conductor sizing and short circuit force calculation.
• Power Cable (HV and LV) sizing & calculation; Control Cable sizing, Voltage drop calculations, length calculations and cable accessories selections.
• General Technical Parameters, Design Memorandum, Equipment sizing, Design Check lists, and configuration for the MV & HV AIS equipment.
• Sizing battery charger, CT – VT sizing with knee point voltage calculations, Auxiliary power transformers and auxiliary power supply systems for switchyard.
• Ability to understand scheme drawings for bay Monitoring Kiosks, Local Control cubicles, Control Panel & Relay panel schematics, BOQ and inter-cubicle cabling.
• Ability to do draft pre-dispatch inspection and pre-commissioning test guidelines and review Quality Action Plans for all switchyard and substation equipment independently.
• Selection of Metering equipment, Bay Control Units, IEDs and associated interface equipment and be able to draft the guidelines for the same.
• Able to understand and prepare Software and Hardware interlocking drawing/ table/ logic diagram for different types of bay configurations.
• Follow the integrated management system (IMS) and know-how of ISO operational standards’ requirements set by the company.
• Knowledge of Inverter Duty Transformers used in Solar Plants, Solar Duty Power Transformers and Inter-connecting transformers shall be treated as an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 4–8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Substation Design for renewable energy plants
• Previous experience within a Consultancy and/or EPC environment, with exposure to utility-scale substations and renewable plant pooling stations, is highly preferred
• Exposure to on-site activities for solar plants and switchyard projects will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is essential; working knowledge of ETAP and Dialux tools will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel and undertake assignments within India and internationally, as required
• Commitment to complying with the organisation’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and policies
Remuneration/Benefits:
A competitive salary is on offer, based on skills, qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send your updated CV in Word format to info@epafrica.co.ke. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.