Project Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

Overview

Project Engineer - Power Quality Solutions responsible for electrical engineering and secondary design for MACH and IED-based control and protection systems, FACTS plant designs, auxiliary power systems and related project execution.

What you'll do

• Execute projects within budget by meeting quality, OTD, efficiency and budget KPIs.
• Design and execute projects in line with customer specifications, FACTS standards and global IEC, ANSI and IEEE standards.
• Execute tenders as per customer and FACTS requirements.
• Prepare MACH-based and IED-based control and protection system cubicle designs.
• Prepare FACTS plant secondary design drawings.
• Design and estimate auxiliary AC and DC power requirements.
• Design LV and MV switchboards, battery systems, UPS and voltage stabilizers.
• Estimate and size LV auxiliary power, control, communication and indication cables.
• Purchase cubicles, cables, junction boxes, AC and DC switchboards, MV switchgear, battery systems, UPS and voltage stabilizers.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Control, System Design and Commissioning departments.
• Validate the EE department project time schedule.
• Review and coordinate vendor and supplier drawings for electrical deliverables, including primary equipment.
• Evaluate and select sub-suppliers as per project requirements.
• Support configuration and testing of protection systems.
• Participate in customer FAT and provide site installation and commissioning support.
• Participate in development and continuous process improvement activities.
• Prepare as-built drawings.
• Take responsibility for own actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

What you'll need

• BE in Electrical Engineering.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in substation secondary or EPC design or project execution, or HVDC control and protection hardware design.
• Strong experience in substation or EPC project execution, or HVDC secondary project execution.
• Strong experience in control and protection cubicle design.
• Experience in detailed plant engineering and working independently using established local and global standards.
• Experience in the electrical grid industry and switchyard equipment.
• Experience handling E3 or a similar design tool.
• Experience using ETAP software for auxiliary system design, load flow analysis and short circuit study.
• Experience in cable engineering.
• In-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects or challenges, often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Excellent English speaking ability and good communication skills.
• Dynamic and proactive approach, willingness to take challenges and grow in the organization.
• Ability to contribute as a team player across different departments and countries.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Job schedule: Full time.
• Remote: No.