Description

The engineer will design primary substation systems up to 800 kV, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit‑breaker selection, busbar arrangements and switchgear layouts. Responsibilities include producing single‑line diagrams, general arrangement layouts, equipment sizing, fault‑current analysis, earthing and lightning‑protection design, and integrating HVDC/HVAC converter stations. Additional tasks involve optimizing substation layouts, developing control and protection schemes, coordinating with civil teams for foundations and cable routing, and preparing specification documents, BOMs and procurement support.

• Design primary substation systems up to 800 kV, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer and circuit‑breaker selection.
• Produce single‑line diagrams, general arrangement layouts, equipment sizing and routing plans.
• Conduct short‑circuit, fault‑current and busbar sizing analyses and develop protection schemes.
• Engineer earthing, grounding and lightning‑protection systems for substations.
• Integrate HVDC/HVAC converter stations and develop transformer, oil‑containment and secondary system layouts.
• Optimize substation layouts for space, accessibility and construction constraints.
• Develop control and protection coordination in line with grid‑operator requirements.
• Collaborate with civil teams on foundations, steel structures and cable routing.
• Prepare equipment specifications, bills of material and procurement support documentation.
• Create electrical interconnection, termination diagrams and cable schedules.
• Design auxiliary systems such as cooling, UPS and battery backup.
• Perform underground HV cable sizing, routing and system integration.
• Manage vendor and contractor interactions to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Participate in retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Engineering (or equivalent) and be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE). A minimum of ten years of experience, preferably leading large design engineering teams on grid substation projects in a global consultancy or utility, is required. Mandatory experience includes HV plant design for EHV substations, familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.), and prior work with GIS/AIS EHV substation primary design, alongside strong English communication skills.

• Hold a Master of Engineering (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensed professional.
• Bring at least 10 years of experience, including leadership of large design teams for grid substations.
• Demonstrate proven HV plant design experience for EHV substations in a global consultancy or utility.
• Possess knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian and Middle‑East standards.
• Have prior experience with GIS and AIS EHV substation primary design.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Benefits

AECOM promotes a ‘Freedom to Grow’ philosophy, offering flexible hybrid work, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life benefits, paid time off, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. The company provides extensive training and development programs, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a commitment to equal‑opportunity employment. The role is within the Energy Business Line, operating under the DCS group in Bangalore, Karnataka.

• Benefit from a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office.
• Receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
• Enjoy paid time off, flexible work options and leaves of absence.
• Access extensive training, development and leadership programs.
• Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

Training + Development

Interview process

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