Primary Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Role Summary: Will be responsible for performing engineering activities to design primary electrical systems/equipment within the HV/EHV electricity grid, switchgears and power plants. This role involves ensuring that projects are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, and schedule commitments while adhering to international and local quality standards. Responsibilities include needs analysis, primary system design, conducting site surveys, creation of technical documentations and taking the necessary responsibilities as a project design team member. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and end customers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of electrical design solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of Transmission & distribution networks (from Low Voltage to Extra High voltage (132kV or upwards) including protection schemes.

• Develop and design primary systems for HV/EHV substations and power plants, ensuring reliable operation.

• Prepare the technical design documents, including general arrangement drawing, layouts, single line diagrams, sectional views, panel arrangements, cable schedules, earthing systems and technical specifications.

• Analyzing the results which are obtained from the power system simulation software.

• Prepare scheme for facilitating new connections as well as Network Upgrades along with other Design Teams for finalizing the technical specifications covering Functional requirements, Ratings and parameters, Compliance standards, Interface requirements etc.

• Calculate the equipment sizing such as Power Transformer, circuit brakers, capacitors, conductors, cable etc.

• Present the technical design of the primary system drawings, detailed specification etc. with the customers and stakeholders for approval.

• Summarizing the technical results and technical report preparation and working with client to finalise the Vendor Tender Documentations and technical interactions.

• Possess sufficient knowledge and/or experience to work safely in an HV/EHV substation, adhering to HSE regulations and industry standards such as OSHA or equivalent guidelines to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

• Possess familiarity with industry standards and codes such as IEC, IEEE, and local regulations.

• Ensure all engineering documentation such as basic design documents, system configurations, and standard operating procedures are accurate.

• Work closely with project managers, secondary design engineers, civil design engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of primary systems/equipment.

Requisite work experience and skill set

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with specific focus in HV/EHV substations, lines, switchgears, power plants etc.

• Knowledge of Transmission & Distribution UK GRID Code/ Standards

• Prior experience working with utilities in the UK or Europe, providing familiarity with regional regulations and operational practices.

• Knowledge of design tools like AutoCAD for SLDs, layouts, sectional views, cable schedules, earthing systems. Also working knowledge in power system simulation software.

• Proficiency in primary equipment sizing such as Aux. TR, Diesel Gen, cable etc.

• Familiarity with factory and site acceptance tests from design to approval phase Job Description Primary Design Engineer _ENWMCL 2

• Good communication and report writing skills, Team Handling skills & Project Management skills.

Career Level

Soft skills

Location

Education