Lead Primary Engineer - Electrical

Lead Primary Engineer - Electrical

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and execute Primary Design Engineering activities for AIS / GIS Substation projects across multiple geographies, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards. • Manage primary engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support. • Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables by planning man-hours, monitoring progress, and coordinating effectively with inter-departmental and project teams. • Review and approve engineering drawings, design calculations, vendor deliverables, and BOQs, while ensuring timely submission and obtaining necessary client approvals. • Perform and oversee Layout Engineering, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Earthing Design, Cable Routing, Lighting Systems, Lightning Protection Systems, and Equipment Layout Engineering. • Coordinate vendor evaluation, technical validation, factory inspections, and technical discussions, while working closely with procurement and supply chain teams. • Lead and mentor Design Engineers and Draughtspersons, driving productivity improvements, maintaining design quality, and ensuring adherence to project schedules. • Provide technical clarifications to clients and internal stakeholders, support site teams during execution, and resolve design-related issues to facilitate smooth project implementation. • Utilize tools such as MS Office and Dialux for engineering activities; exposure to ETAP, PSCAD, and CYMGRD will be considered an added advantage. QUALIFICATION: • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY PREFERENCE: • 7–10 years of experience in Primary Design Engineering for Substation projects involving AIS / GIS systems. • Proven experience in handling primary engineering activities across multiple phases of substation projects, including design, execution support, and commissioning assistance. • Strong knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, earthing systems, cable routing, and associated design standards and practices. • Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver quality outputs within project timelines. • MUST: SUBSTATION DESIGN EXPERIENCE.