Substation Design Engineer

Who We Are?

Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates United States solar, battery storage and EV projects by providing turnkey development as a service including 100% internal systems engineering. The company deploys a leading team that spun out of the largest solar power producer in the world. This team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.

Location of Position:

• Ahmedabad

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• Medical Insurance for the employee and family
• Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
• Long Term Incentive policy
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment

Our Commitment to Diversity

At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Position Summary

The Substation Design Engineer would be involved in creating layout drawings and performing calculations for substation systems, including protection. This role includes preparing technical specifications and BoQs to meet client and international standards, defining the scope of work, and conducting grounding analysis. Responsibilities also cover reviewing equipment and protection/control designs and mentoring junior engineers. Desirable skills involve a professional license, advanced degree, knowledge of protection/control and related software, strong communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, with the capacity to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Preparation of the general arrangement and elevation view, erection key diagram, trench plan, lightning protection layout, earthing layout, illumination layout, single line diagram, three-line diagram, protection line diagram, control building layout.
• Preparation of auxiliary load calculation, AC & DC cable sizing calculation and schedule, UPS, Battery and battery charger sizing calculation, Control cable schedule, direct stroke lightning protection calculation, earthing calculation, short circuit force and cantilever strength calculation.
• Preparation of Technical Specification of substation equipment.
• Preparation of detailed BoQ which meets the requirement of client, IEC, ANSI & IEEE.
• Preparation of Scope of Work
• Grounding analysis using software.
• Perform engineering calculation and report.
• Review and approval of all substations related equipment.
• Review and quality assurance of protection and control design drawings assuring both client and IEC, ANSI, and IEEE requirements are met.
• Provide leadership, training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of electrical substation equipment
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards.

Technical Skills and Experience

Software Proficiency:

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• ETAP
• PSS/E
• PSCAD

Project Management:

• Design experience in projects from conception to implementation.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders.

Renewable Energy Systems:

• Understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience design and engineering with power distribution and/or high voltage substations.
• Experience in Renewable (Wind, Solar & Energy Storage) will be considered as an asset.
• Experience on various substation projects from 69kV up to 345kV and/or a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems. Extensive experience with electrical substation design

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.

Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.