Hiring Lead - Engineer Electrical - DAR Engineering - Chennai

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased to share an exciting career opportunity with DAR Engineering for the position of Lead - Engineer Electrical within our Power Business Unit for Chennai.

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About DAR Engineering:

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East, providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise. Our team of more than 2000 engineering and design professionals provide comprehensive and sustainable world-class design and management solutions for our clients that focus on quality, innovation and safety.

Dar Engineering has a global presence with dedicated offices in Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and Portugal and has delivered over 10 million square meters of Built Up Area across building projects worth an estimated US$12 billion. The firm encourages a collaborative culture where team members are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives across projects.

You may learn more about the company at: DAR Engineering - Home

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Position - Lead - Engineer Electrical

Business Unit: Power Business Unit (PBU)
Work Location: Chennai

Experience: Lead - 14 to 20 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job Summary:

DAR Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead - Engineer Electrical to lead and manage the design and execution of LV/MV/HV/EHV substation projects within the T&D sector. The role involves technical leadership, project management, tender support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring quality compliance across all design stages from concept to IFC.

Job Description:

• Prepare Electrical design meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Implement/follow the design process/workflow to meet internal quality, execution and project requirements.
• Implementation of QMS procedures in all stages of design development.
• Utilize relevant PTS, Utility, and International Standards for a particular project.
• Motivate and encourage design and engineering team.
• Ensure clients expectations are realized.
• Archive project documents in line with company recognized Document Management System.
• Engineering estimate and technical proposal for tendering/bidding process.
• Engage in continuous learning and keep updated with relevant standards, codes, and regulations for respective discipline works and project
• execution.
• Coordinate with other discipline and functional sections for day-to-day operations.

Skills Required:

• Good know how on design of electrical systems for LV/ MV/ HV/ EHV substations from base design, detail design to IFC stages.
• Working knowledge on T&D functions w.r.t construction contractors in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge on preparation of Equipment Layouts (GIS, switchgear, transformer, capacitor bank etc.), Trays, duct banks & tunnel layouts, Lighting, Shielding & earthing, AC/DC auxiliary system design etc.
• Familiar with relevant codes & standards International electro-technical commission (IEC), IEEE, BS (British Standards), Saudi Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO), SEC standards etc.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of design software CDEGS, Dialux, Building Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD etc. Fair understanding of 3D tools, 3D modelling and DMS.
• Be passionate about electrical systems and the power environment. Be a creative leader in design and project management. Have excellent technical skills and be able to mentor staff in their own development and the development of projects.
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation with a command over English.

Interested candidates kindly share your resume to [email removed]