Primary Physical Design Engineer - Substation

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed engineering deliverables and primary design packages for Air Insulated (AIS) and Gas Insulated (GIS) substations ranging from 33kV to 765kV.
• Develop engineering drawings including General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment elevations, erection key diagrams, conduit layouts, grounding layouts, control house layouts, lighting layouts, lightning protection layouts, and bill of material documents.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations such as grounding analysis, lightning protection calculations, cable sizing, conduit fill calculations, and illumination studies using industry-standard software tools.
• Carry out equipment selection and sizing activities for transformers, busbars, cables, and other substation electrical equipment to ensure technical compliance and project requirements are met.
• Utilize engineering software such as CDEGS, ETAP, WinIGS, Mathcad, Visual Lighting, and Dialux for design development and validation activities.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Communication Networks, and Transmission Line engineering groups to ensure seamless project execution.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions to address project requirements, resolve engineering challenges, and maintain project quality standards.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Prepare electrical substation design packages that comply with client specifications as well as applicable IEC, IEEE, and NESC standards.
• Coordinate engineering activities with global project teams and multiple office locations to ensure consistency and compliance across projects.
• Support proposal development activities, scope definition exercises, conceptual engineering studies, and project execution planning.
• Develop engineering cost estimates, manpower estimates, and project schedules to support business development and project planning initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior engineers and designers to enhance team capability and project performance.
• Conduct quality reviews of engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with company procedures, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, value engineering, automation, and innovation to improve design efficiency and project execution.
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and problem-solving capabilities while addressing technical challenges and developing practical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in substation primary/physical design engineering.
• Strong understanding of AIS and GIS substation design principles and engineering practices.
• Good knowledge of engineering design management processes, electrical design standards, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with software tools such as CDEGS, ETAP, WinIGS, Mathcad, Visual Lighting, and Dialux.
• Working knowledge of NESC, IEEE, IEC, and other relevant international standards applicable to substation engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional project teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on utility projects in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom will be an added advantage.
• Experience with 3D modeling and physical design tools used in substation engineering projects is preferred.
• Membership in professional organizations such as IEEE, IEC, IET, or CIGRE will be considered an advantage.