Associate- HV Substations Secondary

Design of protection and control systems, including relay settings, protection schemes, and interlock systems for substations.

Preparation of single line diagrams (SLDs), protection logic diagrams, metering layouts, and cable termination diagrams.

Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of secondary systems.

Relay coordination studies (overcurrent, earth fault, motor protection, distance protection), including relay setting calculations and fault analysis.

Power system studies, such as load flow analysis, short circuit studies, transient stability analysis, motor starting studies, and arc flash studies.

Development of control and relay panel layouts, including general arrangement (GA) drawings, functional block diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs).

Design of SCADA communication schemes and system integration for protection systems, ensuring seamless interface between control and field devices.

Review and verification of design documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) and utility specifications.

Support for commissioning and testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site integration of secondary systems.

Development of algorithms for enhanced system functionality, such as fault detection, relay coordination, and improving system stability.

Interdisciplinary coordination, including collaboration with other engineering teams to integrate secondary systems with primary infrastructure.

Preparation of external connection tables, cable schedules, and other design documentation as required by the project specifications.

Overall 15+ years of work experience is preferred.

Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred.

Experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations is mandatory.

Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (for e.g. National Grid, Transgrid, Transpower, Powergrid etc.) is highly desirable

Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred

Previous design experience working with GIS and AIS EHV substation HV Plant Primary design is preferable.

Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization.