Job Description

WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our energy team. We have a range of roles available to suit people at all points of their career and development. We are seeking a

Senior Electrical Engineer Substation Primary

with core expertise in Electrical.



This includes (but not limited to):


Preparation of designs and deliverables related to primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects. The tasks may encompass, but are not limited to, the following, depending on project requirements and the design phase: Design of primary substation systems, including GIS/AIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangements, switchgear layouts, and disconnectors for voltages up to 765kV. Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) layouts, equipment sizing, and equipment layout plans for substations and transmission systems. Short-circuit force calculations, busbar sizing, fault current analysis, and equipment protection design, ensuring system stability and protection under fault conditions. Design of earthing systems, including grounding layouts, ground grid system design, and lightning protection systems for substations. Design and integration of HVDC and HVAC systems, including converter stations, ensuring compatibility with the overall substation design. Development of transformer layouts, including oil containment, busduct routing, and secondary system interfaces. Optimisation of substation layouts for new and upgraded substations, considering space constraints, equipment accessibility, and construction considerations. Review and development of control and protection systems for primary substations, ensuring coordination with secondary systems and compliance with grid operator requirements. Coordination with civil teams to design and integrate foundations, steel structures, and electrical cable routes, ensuring seamless integration with the primary systems. Development of equipment specification documents, bill of materials (BOM), and procurement support, ensuring the correct equipment is selected as per project requirements. Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of primary systems. Detailed design and review of auxiliary systems, such as cooling systems, auxiliary power supplies, and battery systems for substations. Underground cable design, including cable sizing, cable routing, and integration into existing systems, particularly for HV cable systems. Coordination with external vendors and contractors to ensure the supply and installation of equipment in accordance with design specifications and project requirements. Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, LT AC/DC diagrams. Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects. Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Collaborate with WSP ME office on project activities. Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.

Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution. Preferably familiar with ME or IN projects. 04 to 12 years of experience of working in a supporting/lead role on large size capital projects in India/ME/UK while the ME experience will be an added advantage. 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, TAQA, Transco, ADDC, SEC, ARAMCO, Kahramaa, Powergrid etc.) is highly desirable Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, 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 Very good communication skills (Oral and Written) in English language is mandatory Familiarity with software tools like Auto CAD, ETAP, will be an added advantage. Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
BGV:


Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process -- including documents uploaded -- is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".

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