Assistant Chief Engineer - Electrical

Role & responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Review:

• Lead preparation of electrical design packages for renewable and power projects including, Solar, Wind and BESS along with Power evacuation systems and substation interface.

• Review and approve electrical system calculations, engineering notes, and technical philosophies prepared by the engineering team.

• Validate system sizing, equipment selection, and electrical configurations for technical adequacy and optimization.

• Engineering electrical systems for MV/HV systems (11kV - 400kV) including, Inverter, transformer, switchgear.

Technical Compliance:

• Identify design gaps, risks, and constructability issues and propose mitigation measures.

• Review project requirements, specifications, and design concepts to ensure compliance.

• Ensure compliance with IEC / IS / IEEE standards, CEA regulations, grid codes, and client specifications.

• Prepare and review of Electrical technical specifications, BOQs and support technical bid evaluations.

Collaboration and Support:

• Act as lead electrical technical interface with clients, lenders, EPC contractors, utilities, and OEMs.

• Respond to client queries, technical clarifications, and deviations.

• Work as Lead engineer, project manager, and guide other team members to resolve design issues and implement solutions.

• Provide technical information and ideas to support the engineering team.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain quality and completeness of electrical design submissions.

• Timely closure of design review comments.

• Effective mentoring of Discipline engineers.

Quality Assurance:

• Check technical drafts for accuracy in calculations, measurements, and units.

• Perform quality checks on drawings for function, fit, and submission.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in solar PV electrical systems, HT/LT systems, and grid interconnection.

• In-depth knowledge of short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, and earthing studies.

• Good understanding of substations, power evacuation, and utility interfaces.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.

• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and technical negotiations.

• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders.