Job Description SummaryLead engineer is responsible to execute Protection & Control design packages for SAS & conventional projects up to 765kV in accordance with customer specification and our technical offer

Lead engineer is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of basic / detailed design within the customer delivery requirement, design budget (man days) and Quality thereby promoting the ease of installation and commissioning of the system in line with Customer expectation

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform Job Study and finalize project Bill of Materials / budget man-daysUpdate risk assessment related to design & apply mitigation plan when requiredExplore cost optimization in all design phases.Prepare & follow project strategy, Master document list, delivery schedule.Prepares basic / detailed Technical Design drawings / documents, Engineering Calculations and compliance to customer observation / comments. Check & ValidatePerform design reviews. Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and ProcessesAttend Customer technical meetings and secure approvalsSelect and Finalize IEDs, Relays & Bought-on-Job materials and raise Purchase requisition to meet the delivery scheduleRelease manufacturing instructions and project configurations.Co-ordinate with various stakeholders including Testing team and participate in Factory inspection plan (FAT) to ensure successful closure of open points.Provide support to the site team to resolve technical issues and raise snag listsPrepare As-built documentation.Share Return of Experience and implement the applicable RoEs in project design.Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners, prepare input data, check consistencyManage & track evolution of input dataAdhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with EHS instructions. Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation

Time delivery

Ensure Quality on-time delivery of design to stakeholdersManage and monitor detailed execution progress in line with customer milestones.Request TL or PM for technical coordination meetings with stakeholders as & when appropriate to synchronize respective designsExtra work identified and managed – Input to Variation Order (VO) prepared wherever applicable.Manage design time spent on relevant activities and adhere to budget.

Escalate to TL or PM for fast-tracking the deliverables to meet customer milestones.                                                                        

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) or (Electrical)                                                                                            

8 – 10 years’ experience independently managing Switchyard and Generator Protection and Control design activitiesProduct (Protection IEDs) Knowledge, Protection philosophy & concepts, Cubicle mfg. knowledge, Engineering calculations & Design toolsOverview of Power System & Primary EquipmentKnowledge of Substation Automation would be an added advantage.Knowledge of various customer utility practices and standardsKnowledge about Project organization and engineering process.

Desired Characteristics

·         Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers.

·         Strong interpersonal & problem solving skills.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes