Lead Electrical Engineer Substation (Primary & Secondary)

Responsibilities & tasks

• Design / review and detailed engineering for HV power lines, HV cables, transmission, distribution substations
• Calculation of induced voltages due to nearby high voltage cables / Overhead lines
• Calculation of inductive and capacitive coupling
• Earthing and bonding concept including calculation of touch and step voltage
• Knowledge of fault condition in high voltage transmission grids
• Preparing / reviewing of high voltage power cables, HV lines, magnetic field calculations and layouts
• Preparing / reviewing specifications and design of HV power system and equipment
• Preparing / reviewing of magnetic field calculations using COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar software.
• Preparing man-hour estimation for CTR preparation and review of tender documents.
• Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation.
• Coordination and follow up of packages with system Vendor.
• Coordination with Transmission System Owner and substation owner / contractor, issue and follow up of CSS questionnaire.
• Review / Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation in addition to engineering deliverables.
• Handling multi discipline task-oriented projects.
• Handling and guiding designers and draughtsman.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master/Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferably high voltage engineering from recognized University
• Should have the experience of 15 to 20 years in High voltage design and planning activities

• Experience of at least 3 years in the consulting firm is a must.

• Experience in working on US and European projects preferred.
• Completed at least one substation project including HV side and GIS / AIS switchboards
• Designing various overhead power transmission, distribution lines, cables, magnetic field calculations including substation and lines at 33kV / 110kV / 132kV / 220kV / 230kV / 400kV / 765kV.
• Experienced in preparing technical specifications, design calculations, preparation of reports, drawings and bill of materials for HV power systems.
• Experienced in grounding / earthing, lightning,
• Experienced in parametric modelling of cables, transformers and other electrical Equipment in simulation tools
• Experienced in planning and design of overhead powerlines, underground HV cables, Substations and grid rearrangement.
• Experienced in resolving site queries, attended site meetings and performed site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.
• Experienced in HVAC and HVDC Transmission line design and concepts
• Experienced in COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar EMF/EMT software’s.
• Experienced in performing technical, economic and environmental studies
• Knowledge of various international standards for high voltage system
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement
• Skilled user of Microsoft office – Excel, Word
• Project work within high voltage plants / stations
• Design/design in one or more of the following:
  • Control boards for high voltage systems
  • Control and monitoring for high voltage installations
  • Relay protection for high voltage systems
  • Components for high voltage systems
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Preparation of documentation for one or more of the following:
  • Control boards for high voltage installations
  • Control and monitoring of high voltage installations
  • Relay protection of high voltage systems
  • Components for high voltage systems
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Inspetion at the production site/site of components and assembly
• Participation in relevant tests at suppliers and at the production site/site.
• Follow-up of quality assurance documentation

Personal competences

• Engineering skills with analytical approach
• Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills
• Structured working style with result-oriented approach
• Should be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement

Working at Ramboll

To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your application through our online recruitment system by clicking the link ‘apply’ below. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.