Senior Power System Engineer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Power System Engineer who can independently lead and execute power system studies from modelling to final client report with minimum supervision. The ideal candidate is technically sharp, deadline-aware, and able to work directly with clients and utility stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Arc Flash Studies:

• Conduct Arc Flash Hazard Analysis per IEEE 1584:2018 / IEC 61482
• Calculate incident energy, arc flash boundary, and PPE categories
• Prepare arc flash labels and hazard reports

Protection Device Coordination:

• Develop relay coordination for overcurrent, differential, and distance protection
• Generate TCC curves and relay setting calculations
• Coordinate with relay manufacturers (SEL, ABB, Schneider, Siemens)

Transient Stability Studies:

• Model power system dynamics in PSS/E or PSCAD
• Analyse fault ride-through, voltage recovery, and frequency response
• Support grid connection studies for generation projects

Insulation Coordination Studies:

• Perform insulation coordination per IEC 60071-1 and 60071-2
• Determine LIWV, SIWV, and protective margins for HV/EHV equipment
• Specify and validate surge arrester selection

Grid Code Compliance:

• Review projects against CEA Grid Code, IEGC, and state SLDC requirements
• Prepare compliance documentation and interconnection study packages

Client and Report Management:

• Write, review, and present study reports to clients and utilities
• Manage multiple study deliverables within project timelines

Team Mentorship:

• Review junior engineer work and guide modelling methodology

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• ETAP (Advanced Mandatory)
• PSS/E or PSCAD (at least one required)
• Arc Flash Studies (IEEE 1584:2018 / IEC 61482)
• Protection Device Coordination
• Transient Stability Analysis
• Insulation Coordination (IEC 60071)
• Grid Code Compliance (CEA / IEGC / SLDC)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Renewable energy grid connection experience (solar/wind)
• HV/EHV system knowledge
• Relay testing or FAT/SAT support experience

Qualifications:

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech Electrical Engineering
• 5 to 8 years of power system study experience
• Candidates from EPC, consulting, or utility backgrounds preferred

Key Skills (for Naukri tags):

ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, Arc Flash Study, Protection Coordination, Transient Stability, Insulation Coordination, Grid Code Compliance, Power System Studies, IEEE 1584, IEC 60071, CEA, IEGC, Electrical Engineering, HV Systems, Relay Coordination, Power System Analysis