Design Engineer – Primary or Secondary (Substation)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Primary & Secondary) to support the engineering, design, and documentation of high‑voltage substations (HV / MV). The role involves preparing layouts, electrical schematics, protection designs, and civil work interfaces while ensuring compliance with international standards and client specifications.
This position is open to candidates with Electrical or Civil Engineering backgrounds who have relevant substation design experience.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Design (Electrical / Civil)
- Develop substation primary layouts including SLDs, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, and general arrangement drawings.
- Design and selection of HV / MV equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, VTs, surge arrestors, etc.).
- Prepare foundation and structural design inputs (for Civil engineers).
- Create cable routing, trenching, and earthing layout .
- Conduct equipment sizing, BOQs, technical specifications, and material requisitions.
- Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and utility standards.
Secondary Design (Electrical)
Prepare control & protection schematics , control wiring diagrams, interlocking diagrams and panel layouts.Capable of reviewing and executing complete Secondary Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across multiple geographical regions.Provide engineering inputs for development of BIM‑enabled secondary system models and support integration with primary and civil models.Support the full project lifecycle from pre‑bid engineering, design development, FAT, SAT, commissioning , up to warranty support.Review vendor drawings for protection relays, control panels, communication systems, and SCADA equipment ; ensure compliance with project standards.Coordinate with vendors on protection relays and control panel requirements.Coordination & Project Support
Work closely with project managers, civil / structural teams, and site personnel.Review vendor drawings, conduct technical evaluations, and provide design clarifications.Participate in design reviews, FAT, and site support if required.Ensure timely delivery of engineering packages.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering .3–15 years of experience in HV / MV substation design (GIS / AIS).Hands‑on experience with design tools : AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SCAD, CYMGRD, CYME, or similar.Knowledge of protection systems, SCADA, grounding, and equipment rating calculations.Strong understanding of IEC / IEEE / utility standards.Excellent documentation and coordination skills.Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles closely align with the role requirements will be contacted.
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