Physical/Primary Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design the physical arrangement/layout of substations.
• Prepare GA drawings, elevations, equipment layouts, cable/conduit layouts, grounding and lightning protection layouts.
• Work on AIS & GIS substation projects across 33kV765kV.
• Perform calculations for grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, conduit fill, lighting, etc.
• Select and size major equipment such as transformers, cables and busbars.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Transmission Line and Communication teams.
• Review engineering drawings and interact with international clients.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, NESC and client standards.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers and perform quality checks.
• Support proposals, estimation, man-hour planning and project scheduling.
• Improve design processes using automation and new engineering tools.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong experience in Primary/Physical Substation Design.
• Experience in AIS and/or GIS
• Voltage range ideally 33kV to 765kV