Lead / Senior Engineer Protection

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased to share an exciting career opportunity with DAR Engineering for the position of Lead / Senior Engineer Protection within our Power Business Unit for Chennai.

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About DAR Engineering:

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East, providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise. Our team of more than 2000 engineering and design professionals provide comprehensive and sustainable world-class design and management solutions for our clients that focus on quality, innovation and safety.

Dar Engineering has a global presence with dedicated offices in Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and Portugal and has delivered over 10 million square meters of Built Up Area across building projects worth an estimated US$12 billion. The firm encourages a collaborative culture where team members are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives across projects.

You may learn more about the company at: DAR Engineering - Home

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Position Title: Lead / Senior Engineer - Protection

Work Location: DLF, Chennai

Experience: 8 to 15 Years Senior Engineer, 15 to 20 Years Lead Engineer

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering with professional certifications/ accreditations.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in Protection Design and Analysis of T&D projects and preferably with exposure in the Gulf Region.

Purpose:

To lead, develop, direct, and organize a team of Sr. Protection Design Engineers, Protection Design Engineers, and Designers for T&D projects.

Job Description:

• Prepare Control, Protection, Metering and Monitoring systems design meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Implement/follow the design process/workflow to meet internal quality, execution and project requirements.
• Implementation of QMS procedures in all stages of design development.
• Utilize relevant PTS, Utility, and International Standards for a particular project.
• Motivate and encourage design and engineering team.
• Ensure clients expectations are realized.
• Archive project documents in line with company recognized Document Management System.
• Engineering estimate and technical proposal for tendering/bidding process.
• Engage in continuous learning and keep updated with relevant standards, codes, and regulations for respective discipline works and project execution.
• Coordinate with other discipline and functional sections for day-to-day operations.

Skills Required:

• Good working knowledge on design of control, protection, metering, and monitoring systems for LV/ MV/ HV/ EHV substations from concept design to construction drawings. Working knowledge on T&D functions w.r.t construction in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge on control, protection, metering, and monitoring systems pertaining to control & protection schemes, CT/ PT calculations, relay setting calculations etc.
• Strong Knowledge of SAS system, IED relays, IEC61850, and interface with SCADA and communication
• Familiar with relevant codes & standards – International electro-technical commission (IEC), IEEE, BS (British Standards), Regional Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO), SEC standards etc.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of design software – DIGSI, PCM600, MICOM AGILE, Envista, SEL, Building Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD etc.
• Be passionate about protection systems and the power environment. Be a creative leader in design and project management. Have excellent technical skills and be able to mentor staff in their own development and the development of projects.
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation with a good command over English.

Interested candidates kindly share your resume to [email protected]