Substation Design and Commissiong

Job Description:

Candidate will oversee the design and engineering of high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) substations and transmission lines. This role involves managing new projects from the pre-bid stage through to execution, ensuring technical viability, and supporting construction activities. The manager will also be responsible for vendor evaluation, market technology assumptions, and new technical developments

• Manage and coordinate related Engineering work packages with respect to choice of technologies, technical configurations and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements for multiple projects.
• In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all O&M and/or Technical-related agreements: EPC, EPCM, PPA, OE, LTSA, etc.
• Prepare variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles knowledge of electrical grid systems, including installation with experience of international projects.
• Knowledge of various IS, IEC and IEEE etc standards and local / State / National/international regulations & grid code related to Engineering deliverables.
• Preparation and review of various engineering design work.
• Preparation and review of SLD & Layouts (assisting draftsman), SLD, Engineering calculations like earthing, cable sizing, battery sizing etc, trench layouts, review of OEM vendors drawings (GTP, GA & QAP) etc.
• Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies.
• Be responsible for drafting/contributing to and negotiating owner specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and standards.
• Prepare Capex and O&M budgets integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
• Prepare all O&M technical related documents for the bid (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
• Contribution to interface with Lender's Engineer and support Lenders due diligence.
• Management of internal approval process (O&M and Technical).
• Support of Construction Managers of Project Companies or Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal and external team members om multiple projects.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETSG team

Pre-requisites:

• Degree in an engineering discipline, bachelors or masters
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the power generation sector with specific knowledge, expertise and experience in developing or designing Substation and TL:
• Oversee the design and engineering of HV/EHV substations and transmission lines up to 400
• KV including component selection (transformers, switchyard equipment, line components).
• Manage projects from pre-bid technical assumptions to execution, including RFP review and EPC evaluations from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical support during construction, reviewing and approving project documents, and traveling to sites in India and overseas as required
• Review drawings, schematics, and specification details, and assign projects under construction while supporting other ongoing projects.
• Ensure Substation specifications are in line with project-specific grid requirements, country-specific rules, and standard procedures
• Evaluate and select vendors based on technical criteria, including new vendor approval for HV and EHV components.
• Stay updated with market technologies and industry trends, implementing new technical developments.
• Ensure all engineering documents are accurate and comply with National / International standards.
• Coordinate with the global technology team for new component development.
• Conduct technology configurations
• Determine construction strategies and operating philosophies
• Perform techno-economic cost analyses
• Manage and advise transversally on all technical aspects of a project from cradle to grave
• Handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets;
• A basic understanding of practices on grid connection for centralized energy projects, as well as electrical system integration & optimization for industrial customers.
• Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in different regions (National & International) would be advantageous.