Project Plant Lead Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific Role Requirements:

• HV (Primary) designs for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS Substation Engineering for Grid Interconnected Projects

• Preparation of basic Single Line Diagram, Layout Plan & Section of Overall plant, Equipment control room, Earthing Layout, DSLP Layout, Trench Layout etc

• Earthing design, Lightning design, Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing, Illumination system design, Sag Tension calculation, Short Circuit Force and Bus- bar Sizing as per IEEE/IEC.

• Project related all Equipment Selection/ Sizing as per IEEE/IEC

• Ensure proper implementation of plant engineering process

• Convert project contractual documents into plant engineering requirements,

• Define and/or control plant engineering planning for the project ensuring on-time delivery,

• Release plant engineering deliverables as per project planning & cost without non-conformity,

• Support plant engineering planning and cost estimation for the project

• Lead the plant engineers for the assigned project(s) (functional reports)

• Lead the design optimized substation & buildings layouts integrating all the required equipment considering their installation, operation, and maintenance constraints,

• Interface with other disciplines

• Answer to client, partners & suppliers technical queries related to plant engineering,

• Organize and perform projects design/gate reviews related to plant engineering & support other disciplines’ ones when required.

• Lead change control impacting plant engineering deliverables & activities,

• Evaluation of vendor Drawings, GTP, Calculation & Technical Specs

• ITO (tender) drawings, BOQ estimation, RFQ finalization & evaluation of various components, selection of equipment with best pricing options.

• Co-ordination and integration with Automation, Civil & MEP.

• Co-ordination of site & office team for execution of project

• Flexible and quick to learn global developments in renewable technologies and adopt.

• Knowhow of IEEE / IEC codes, safety in design/EHS aspects, AC substation industry engineering practices.

• Good Communication skills & capability to lead project independently along with Client handling.

• Team handling & development.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in EHV/ HV Substation engineering.

• Good understanding of power system components (transformers, switchgear, protection systems) and renewable energy integration.

• Strong knowledge on contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) type

• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Add-on Competency (Optional)

• Renewable project engg i.e. Solar, On-shore / Off-shore Wind, Battery Storage or hybrid

• HVDC/FACTS integrated project applications.

• Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, CDGES or equivalent

• Working experience with 3D Design Tools (Revit, ACC, Naviswork).

Desired Skills:

• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical system design, material selection, and quantity estimation tailored for oil and gas projects.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership throughout the design and implementation phases.

• Safety & Compliance: Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering designs that meet industry-specific standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and business needs.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with clients.

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