Head of Design

Role Overview:

The Design Head Electrical/Mechanical will act as the Owners technical authority for all electrical engineering aspects of a 200 MW Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant (CCPP). The role is responsible for review, validation, and approval of electrical design and engineering documents prepared by the EPC Contractor and Owners Engineer (OE), ensuring compliance with project requirements, grid codes, statutory regulations, and best industry practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Design Review & Governance

• Lead Owner-side review and approval of all electrical design deliverables from EPC and OE.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, operability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost objectives.
• Act as the single-point technical authority for electrical systems across the project.

Plant Electrical Systems (Generation & BOP)

Review electrical systems covering:

• GT & ST generators and generator transformers
• Unit and station auxiliary transformers
• MV & LV distribution systems
• MCCs, VFDs, UPS, DC systems, emergency DGs
• Lighting, earthing, lightning protection, cable systems

Validate load lists, power balance, short-circuit levels, protection coordination, grounding and arc-flash studies.

Switchyard, Grid Interconnection & Transmission

• Review and approve 225 kV switchyard and power evacuation system designs, including SLDs, layouts, protection, metering, and SAS/SCADA interfaces.
• Review electrical design of 225 kV transmission line, including insulation coordination, protection schemes, and grid interface requirements.
• Coordinate with grid utility and regulatory authorities for technical approvals and compliance.

Protection, Control & Automation

• Review protection philosophy, relay schemes, interlocks, and coordination studies.
• Ensure seamless integration between plant DCS, switchyard automation system (SAS), and grid systems.

Interface & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate technical interfaces between EPC, OE, OEMs, grid utility, and internal owner teams.
• Review and resolve technical deviations, design changes, and non-conformities.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, testing, energization, and grid synchronization.
• Review and approve as-built drawings and final electrical documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)

Experience

• 18+ years of experience in power plant electrical engineering
• Proven experience on combined cycle gas power plants
• Strong background in owner-side or EPC design review roles
• Hands-on experience with 225 kV or higher voltage switchyards and transmission systems

Key Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of CCPP electrical systems and grid interconnection
• Strong understanding of IEC / IEEE / IS / ANSI standards and grid codes
• Ability to critically review EPC/OE designs and drive technical optimization
• Excellent coordination, leadership, and decision-making skills