Senior Engineer - Power System Studies - Chennai

Job Summary

To add one Engineer to do power system studies for Ramboll Energy, Chennai

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilty of the selected candidate will be power system studies. He / she will be expected to perform other design / engineering activities pertaining to HV primary, secondary, HVDC, Statcom, battery energy storage system, plant electrification, proposal activities as well.

• Lead and execute power system studies:
• Load flow/power flow, voltage control and reactive power optimization
• Short-circuit (IEC 60909/ANSI), equipment duty assessment, N-1/N-2 contingency
• Protection coordination and relay settings (OC, EF, Distance, Differential, Busbar, Transformer, Motor/Generator)
• Arc flash assessments (IEEE 1584/CSA Z462) and mitigation recommendations
• Harmonic and interharmonic studies (IEC 61000/IEEE 519), impedance scans, MV/LV harmonic filter design (passive/active)
• Motor starting (static/dynamic), flicker and unbalance analysis (IEC/IEEE)
• Dynamic and transient stability (RMS), low/high voltage ride-through, frequency stability
• EMT studies in PSCAD/EMT-type tools for HVDC (VSC/CSC), STATCOM/SVC, converter interactions, energization/switching transients, inrush, resonance
• Insulation coordination and lightning protection (IEC 60071/IEC 62305)
• Earthing/grounding grid design and touch/step potentials (IEEE 80), offshore bonding considerations
• Capacitor/reactor sizing, VAR/Power Factor correction, LV/MV capacitor bank protection control
• Cable ampacity/thermal rating (IEC 60287/IEEE 399) and cable energization sequencing
• Reliability/availability (RA/RAM) assessments; black-start / islanding / resynchronization where applicable
• Power quality assessments for industrial, data centers, renewables, and transport sectors

• Offshore/onshore substation focus:
• Studies for platform and onshore substations (AIS/GIS), array and export systems, energization plans, dynamic cable considerations
• Earthing/bonding strategies for offshore platforms, sheath bonding and induced voltages, overvoltage control, filter/VAR planning

• Modeling and documentation:
• Develop and validate system models and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from client/network data; maintain version-controlled models and data QA/QC
• Prepare design basis reports, study plans, assumptions registers, calculation notes, and clear recommendation reports

• Grid code and standards compliance:
• Interpret and ensure compliance with relevant grid codes (e.g., ENTSO-E frameworks, UK NGESO, Energinet, EirGrid, etc.) and client specifications
• Apply IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards across studies and deliverables

• Cross-functional leadership and delivery:
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design reviews for multi-disciplinary teams
• Collaborate closely with primary/secondary engineering, protection control, FAT/SAT, and commissioning teams
• Support proposals/tendering with scopes, methods, estimates, and risk / assumption logs; lead client technical clarifications
• Plan and deliver to quality, schedule, and budget; maintain compliant records per internal QA processes

• Software and Tool Competency (expert proficiency expected)
• ETAP DigSILENT are must have requirements. Other software are preferred.
• ETAP: Load Flow, Short Circuit (IEC/ANSI), Star Protection/Coordination, Arc Flash, Harmonic Analysis, Motor Starting, Transient Stability, Reliability Assessment, DC Systems/UPS/Battery sizing
• DigSILENT PowerFactory: Load Flow, Short-Circuit, RMS Dynamics, EMT, Protection Coordination, Harmonics; DSL modeling; Python automation
• PSCAD/EMTDC or EMTP-RV: EMT studies for HVDC/FACTS, switching/energization transients, converter interactions, SSR/SSI screening
• SKM PowerTools: DAPPER, CAPTOR, TMS, Arc Flash
• PSS E and/or PowerWorld/CYME for transmission/planning studies
• CDEGS/SES or equivalent for grounding/earthing studies
• MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for custom analyses, scripting, and report automation; version control (e.g., Git)

• Standards and Codes (strong working knowledge)
• IEC

Important Relations.

• HOD / Team Lead / Lead Engineer / Sr. Engineer / Designers
• Works with other Engineers in the project team of Ramboll Energy Chennai.
• Works with HV Engineering counterparts in other Ramboll Energy regions

Qualifications Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering; Master s/PhD preferred
• 8 to 15 years of hands-on power system studies experience, including HV substation (onshore/offshore) and LV/MV systems.
• Persons with more experience / competency can be considerd as a Lead as well.
• Proven track record leading complex study packages and achieving grid-code-compliant designs
• Strong protection engineering background: relay settings/calculations, coordination, and validation in the field/FAT/SAT
• Experience across sectors such as renewables (onshore/offshore wind, solar, BESS), industrial, utilities, data centers, and transportation
• Excellent client engagement, technical writing, and presentation skills; comfortable leading technical discussions
• Professional registration (e.g., CEng, PE) preferred
• Experience of at least 6 years in a consultancy organisation - must
• Completed at least one offshore wind substation project including HV side and GIS panels

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