Senior Engineer - Substation (Primary)

WSP
Bengaluru, IN

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing WSP engineering related project deliverables relating to Primary Engineering for Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar),

  • Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
  • Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.
  • Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above)
  • Develop designs to support detailed engineering, such as Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below * Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout & it's connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts and Design Calculations.
  • Possess knowledge of Busbar sizing, Sag Tension, and Short Circuit (strung bus and equipment bus) force calculations.
  • Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.
  • Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.
  • Produce comprehensive electrical substation design packages that comply with the required client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NGTS.
  • Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
  • Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
  • Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
  • Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
  • Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.
  • Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
  • Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
  • Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
  • Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, always.
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