Substation Incharge

Role - Substation Incharge

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Job Summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Substation In-Charge to lead and supervise the construction and site execution activities for EHV AIS/GIS substations as part of a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) assignment. The role requires a seasoned professional with strong expertise in 400 kV, 765 kV and above transmission substation projects, capable of managing multidisciplinary site interfaces, contractor performance, construction quality, and commissioning readiness.

The successful candidate will act as the owner's engineer representative at site, ensuring project execution aligns with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMC site supervision for all substation construction and installation activities.
• Monitor and coordinate execution of AIS/GIS switchyard works, control buildings, cable trenches, earthing systems, and associated balance-of-plant activities.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning activities for primary and secondary equipment.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, control & protection, SCADA, telecom, and auxiliary systems.
• Review construction methodologies, installation procedures, work schedules, and resource deployment plans.
• Monitor contractor productivity, progress milestones, and construction quality.
• Verify site readiness prior to equipment erection and installation activities.
• Review RFIs, technical queries, field modifications, inspection requests, and red-line markups.
• Ensure implementation of approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and project quality requirements.
• Track equipment delivery, storage, preservation, installation status, and readiness.
• Participate in construction progress reviews and coordination meetings with contractors, client representatives, and stakeholders.
• Monitor pre-commissioning, testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Drive punch-point closure, as-built documentation, and project handover activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports highlighting site status, risks, constraints, and mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of EHV substations.
• Proven experience in AIS and GIS substations at 400 kV, 765 kV or higher voltage levels.
• Strong site execution and construction supervision experience in large transmission infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in PMC, Owner's Engineer, EPC, or utility environments.
• Good understanding of substation equipment including:
• Power Transformers
• GIS/AIS Equipment
• Circuit Breakers
• Disconnectors
• Instrument Transformers
• Protection & Control Systems
• SCADA Systems
• Telecom Systems
• Earthing and Auxiliary Systems
• Strong contractor management, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable IEC, IS, and utility standards.

Preferred Experience

• Experience on national or regional transmission utility projects.
• Exposure to multi-package transmission projects involving multiple contractors.
• Experience in commissioning and energization activities of EHV substations.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tool.

Key Competencies

• Site Execution & Construction Management
• EHV AIS/GIS Substations
• Contractor & Interface Management
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Testing & Commissioning Coordination
• Project Planning & Reporting
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making