Lead Electromechanical Primary Design
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Job Description
Summary As a Substation Design Engineer, your main responsibility is to design and layout high-voltage (HV) substations, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaboration with other engineers and support for project documentation and continuous improvement initiatives are also key aspects of this role.
Roles and Responsibilities Designing and integrating essential components for a High Voltage substation or HVDC Substation in compliance with global and local standards. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for efficient substation layout implementation, and design calculations Developing comprehensive design specifications and supporting procurement activities. Managing project strategies, risks, and customer relationships for successful project delivery.
Ensuring streamlined documentation management and facilitating effective design processes. Collaborating with construction teams to incorporate valuable design insights for enhanced project outcomes. Manage engineering subcontractors for specific work packages. Support site teams to ensure smooth erection and capitalize lessons learnt.
Required Qualifications
Education : B achelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Experience
Experience in the design of HV substations , HVDC Substation , including layout design and component selection. Experience with CAD software Autodesk CAD tools, Revit, BIM360 , ACC and substation design tools is a plus.
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of HV substation design principles, industry standards, and regulations. Familiarity with protection and control systems is advantageous.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in using design and simulation, calculation software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications
Professional engineering certification or licensure is preferred. Desired Characteristics Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided
No
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