Substation Incharge - Power

Substation In-Charge (Substation & HVDC)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Substation In-Charge Substation & HVDC (765/400 kV GIS/AIS & 500 kV HVDC Terminal Stations) to lead PMC supervision and site execution activities for EHV substation and HVDC terminal station projects. The role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary construction activities, contractor performance, equipment installation, testing and commissioning readiness, quality compliance, HSE implementation, interface coordination, and project handover within an assigned substation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMC supervision and execution activities for assigned substation and HVDC terminal station works.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, control, protection, SCADA, telecom, and auxiliary-system interfaces.
• Monitor execution of 765 kV and 400 kV GIS/AIS switchyard, control building, and associated balance-of-plant works.
• Coordinate HVDC terminal-station interfaces involving converter transformers, converter valves, converter halls, AC/DC filters, reactors, control and protection systems, and monitoring systems.
• Review construction sequencing, installation methodologies, erection plans, and commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate OEM document review and resolution of site-interface issues.
• Monitor delivery, storage, preservation, installation, and testing of major equipment.
• Verify readiness of foundations, buildings, trenches, earthing systems, and utilities before equipment erection.
• Monitor contractor resources, productivity, milestones, and work-front availability.
• Review technical queries, RFIs, site modifications, and red-line drawings.
• Ensure implementation of approved ITPs, method statements, quality procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate outage, shutdown, interface, and energization requirements with clients and utility authorities.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly progress meetings with contractors, OEMs, and stakeholders.
• Monitor pre-commissioning activities, system integration, interlock checks, and commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate punch-list closure, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and handover dossiers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and escalation reports.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in EHV substation construction and commissioning projects.
• Experience in 765 kV GIS/AIS substations is mandatory.
• Experience in 765 kV substations and/or 500 kV HVDC terminal station projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with HVDC converter stations, converter transformers, reactors, filters, and control & protection systems.
• Proven experience managing contractors, OEMs, and multidisciplinary construction activities.

Key Skills

• EHV Substation Construction Management
• 765/400 kV GIS & AIS Switchyards
• HVDC Terminal Station Construction
• Converter Transformer Installation
• Converter Valve Systems
• AC/DC Filter Systems
• Reactor Installation
• Control & Protection Systems
• SCADA & Telecom Integration
• Equipment Installation & Testing
• Contractor Management
• Interface Coordination
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• HSE Compliance
• Testing & Commissioning
• Energization Readiness
• Risk & Constraint Management

Additional Information

Department: Substation & HVDC PMC
Function: Substation Construction & Project Delivery
Reports To: Project Manager
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Industry: Engineering & Construction

Role Category: Construction Engineering / Project Execution

Key Deliverables

• Substation Execution & Interface Plan
• Daily, Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports
• Equipment Installation & Readiness Tracker
• Interface & Constraint Management Register
• Quality & HSE Compliance Reports
• Contractor Performance Reports
• Energization Readiness Report
• Substation Completion & Handover Documentation
• Punch List Closure Status Reports

Role: Construction Engineering - Other
Industry Type: Engineering & Construction
Department: Construction & Site Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Construction Engineering

Education

UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering