Lead Primary Design Engineer

LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER - PRIMARY

Roles and Responsibilities.

• Lead and execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across multiple geographies, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.

• Manage primary engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support.

• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables by planning man-hours, monitoring progress, and coordinating effectively with inter-departmental and project teams.

• Review and approve engineering drawings, design calculations, vendor deliverables, and BOQs, while ensuring timely submission and obtaining necessary client approvals.

• Perform and oversee Layout Engineering, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Earthing Design, Cable Routing, Lighting Systems, Lightning Protection Systems, and Equipment Layout Engineering.

• Coordinate vendor evaluation, technical validation, factory inspections, and technical discussions, while working closely with procurement and supply chain teams.

• Lead and mentor Design Engineers and Draughts persons, driving productivity improvements, maintaining design quality, and ensuring adherence to project schedules.

• Provide technical clarifications to clients and internal stakeholders, support site teams during execution, and resolve design-related issues to facilitate smooth project implementation.

• Utilize tools such as MS Office and Dialux for engineering activities; exposure to ETAP, PSCAD, and CYMGRD will be considered an added advantage.

Qualification: • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience and Industry Preference:

• 7-10 years of experience in Primary Design Engineering for Substation projects involving AIS / GIS systems.

• Proven experience in handling primary engineering activities across multiple phases of substation projects, including design, execution support, and commissioning assistance.

• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, earthing systems, cable routing, and associated design standards and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver quality outputs within project timelines.

• MUST: SUBSTATION DESIGN EXPERIENCE.