Electrical Engineer - Secondary
WSP in India
12 - 14 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 12/02/2026
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Job Description
TECHNICAL
- Knows how to perform complex engineering analyses and develop complex deliverables within discipline
- Applies standard engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating
- Understands standard contract requirements and scope as they relate to discipline work
- Knows technical issues related to discipline and how to discuss with third parties (customer, suppliers, and regulators)
- Knows how to coordinate technical issues within discipline, with other disciplines, and with engineering staff
- Understands roles played by other departments on projects
- Familiar with methods of procurement, including bid and evaluation process
- In-depth knowledge of specific standards
- Familiar with all WSP design guides and standards relevant to discipline
- Understands industry Norms and procedures
- Capable of analyzing and understanding Clients requirements and standards.
- Understands EDPs (Engineering Design Procedure) and their application on projects
- Ability to take a leading role and deliver quality results.
Key Competencies / Skills
- This role requires expertise in both basic and detailed design for AIS and GIS substations up to 500kV and managing complex projects.
- Design and engineer secondary systems for high voltage substations, including protection, control, and automation systems.
- Design and preparing relevant technical documents such as, single line diagrams, trip matrix, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagram, IO list, panel layout, terminal wiring diagram, control and LV cable list, LV calculation, Load list, diesel generator sizing calculation, battery sizing, AC/DC calculation, Telecommunication Block schematic.
- Specify and select equipment such as relays, meters, communication devices, and control panels.
- Coordinate with primary engineers to ensure the integration of primary and secondary systems.
- Perform protection and coordination studies to ensure the reliability and safety of the substation.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure project success.
- Strong knowledge of protection and control and Telecommunication systems.
- Familiar with at least one of the electrical engineering software such as DIgSILENT, Eplan, ETAP, PSCAD, or similar tools. Proficiency in ELCAD- AUCOPLAN is a big Plus.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Desired Skills
- Keep the WSP Lead Engineer, Project Manager regularly informed of technical activities, staffing, budgets and schedules
- Explain reasons for actions taken to the work group
- Be approachable to members of the team
- Maintain harmony and a productive work atmosphere by being open about work activities and project status
- Ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external clients
- Has competence and confidence to make technical presentations
- Lead the work effort by defining the tasks and participating in their execution
- Support the work with the appropriate staff and tools to complete the task
- Committed to supporting the group, superiors, subordinates, and colleagues professionally and personally
- Deliver superior quality designs and deliverables that meet the technical, schedule and budget requirements
- Strong social and communication skills.
Qualification & Experience
- Recognized degree in engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university and specialized courses in Electrical discipline plus applicable practical work experience. Minimum bachelors degree in electrical engineering.
- 5 to 12 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
Please Note: This position is open only for the WSP Bangalore location.
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