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Principal Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald PVT LTD

4.2

based on 576 Reviews

12-14 years

Noida, Mumbai, Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Principal Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald

posted 1mon ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Logistics AutoCAD Thermal Plant REVIT Architecture Substation System Design

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Job Description

Ability to lead the Primary Design (Concept, FEED , Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400kV - for Utility Companies /Developers, based on international standards - for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regions. Experience in Design of HV/LV Distribution systems for Oil & Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of Secondary system requirements needed for preparation of Key SLD, Protection & Control SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, LVAC System design, preparation of control / protection / Interlocking block diagrams, review of schematics, preparation of cable schedule, Interconnection Schedule
In depth knowledge and ability to perform all calculations required as part of Substation Primary Engineering : Sag tension, SCF, conductor sizing, Earthing, Lightning protection, Indoor/ Outdoor / Street lighting, CT/VT sizing, Battery sizing
Good understanding of Substation Automation System (SAS), SCADA I/O List, Schematics and Architecture
Perform Equipment sizing calculations e.g. Transformer, Generator, HV/LV Cables, AC UPS, Capacitor Banks
Apply broad practical knowledge to design of Layouts - Equipment Layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing and lightning protection layouts, EKD, (Should be able to guide/provide inputs to technicians and review from a technical/quality perspective).
Prepare technical specifications, technical data sheets for Electrical Equipment - Transformers, DG Sets, AIS/GIS/Hybrid Switchgear, Cable, UPS, Battery Charger, Distribution Boards.
Preparation and evaluations of Technical Bid/documentation
Review of vendor drawings for various Electrical Equipment including review of schematics for HV/LV systems.
Preparation of Tender documents , BOQ for construction
Ability to review of Contractor s design documentation as part of PMC/Owner s engineer
Reasonably good understanding and hands on experience of System Studies software (ETAP), ability to model electrical system, carry out basic studies viz. load flow, short circuit, motor starting studies and interpret results will be an added advantage
Ability to carry out inter discipline coordination and coordinate effectively with Lead office
Duties may include extended, but temporary, out-of-town assignments

Candidate Specification:

Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university.
Core experience shall be Primary Design of Substations (Concept, FEED, Detail Design) for AIS/GIS/Hybrid Substations upto 400KV. Experience with Utility companies based in for, UK, Europe, Middle East , South East Asia or Australia regionsUK/Europe/Middle east will be preferred. Experience in Electrical design for Oil & Gas Sector , offshore Substation, Thermal power plants, Hydropower generation, Solar , Wind, BESS projects will be an added advantage.
Ability to interpret the scope, identify deliverables based on Tender / RFP documents
Ability to work independently with lead office as part of integrated team,
Ability to lead medium /large scale projects, manage/supervise a team to ensure timely project delivery
Ability to Line manage viz. mentor a pool of junior engineers and technicians to develop skills and bring in efficiency within the team.
Demonstrates a fair understanding of project commercials - cost monitoring and timely flagging of variations
Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities viz. Line Management, resource planning, recruitment, skill gap /training needs identification etc. alongside Project delivery
Demonstrates the flexiblity to work hands-on in preparation of deliverables, based on project needs/exigencies
Conversant in Electrical design software - Dialux, ETAP
Computer literacy in MS office-and basic knowledge of AUTOCAD/BIM 360/ACC, Navisworks for review of 3D Modelsling Software like Revit is essential
Strong communication skills - written and oral
Self-motivated individual with keen interest to add value to the team/organisation
Ability to prepare fee estimates / proposals
Inclination to use Technology to bring in innovative solutions
Ability to foster awareness of H&S practices, share best practices by encouraging knowledge sharing sessions within /across team

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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3.0

Rating based on 1 Principal Electrical Engineer review

Anonymous · Engineering in Noida

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The company had all the processes in place. It had a very talented and a cooperative set of individuals. Also it also provided a good work life balance.

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Job security was a major concern.

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