Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer – Electrical Component will play a key role in supporting the sales and business development by providing technical expertise in the design of electrification solutions for the EHV/HV Substations. This individual will be responsible for system design, material selection, quantity estimation, various engineering activities associated for a project and customer technical consultations. The candidate will also ensure that the proposed solutions meet customer needs while adhering to industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements and cost-efficiency objectives.
The candidate shall execute with association of workgroups, where applicable, in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, the candidate will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
The candidate will work with GSI Global Engineering Centre (GSI GEC) to coordinate with the GSI Regions / Business Lines / as per Project requirement.
Job Description
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
- Preparation of all Distribution/Auxiliary system.
- Evaluation of vendor Drawings, GTP, Calculation & Technical Specs
- LV/MV Engineering for the collector substation, unit substation & pooling station
- 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.
Add-on Competency (Optional)
- FACTS project engg i.e. STATCOM, FSC, Synchronous Condenser
- HVDC/FACTS integrated project applications.
- Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, CDGES or equivalent
- Working experience with 3D Design Tools.
Qualifications / Requirements
- 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 design.
- Good understanding of power system components (transformers, switchgear, protection systems) and renewable energy integration.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 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.
- Flexible for travel globally
Key Competencies:
- 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.
