Login Sign Up
🔔 FCM Loaded

Primary Design Engineer - Substation

Randstad India

7 - 12 years

Chennai

Posted: 15/03/2026

Getting a referral is 5x more effective than applying directly

Job Description

Able to perform the following activities :

1. Primary Engineering Deliverables. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS

projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS

2. Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable

routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings ,etc

3. Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery &

Battery Charger Sizing, etc

4. Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit

breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc

5. Vendor Offer Evaulations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed.

6. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation

7 Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort

8. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelors Engineering /Diploma in Electrical

7-12 years exp

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:

Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD

REVIT, 3D competence)

Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc

Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial)

Soft skills:

Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects

/ challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.

Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.

Works independently, applying established standards

Excellent English speaker, good communication skills

Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization


Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership

Services you might be interested in

Improve Your Resume Today

Boost your chances with professional resume services!

Get expert-reviewed, ATS-optimized resumes tailored for your experience level. Start your journey now.