Principal Engineer Electrical

Overview

Lead electrical engineering for HV substation, renewable & transmission projects

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• project documentation
• bid management
• specification prep
• team management
• site queries

Tasks

-Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information. -Perform design review for electrical deliverables related to power, water, renewables and T&D projects while acting as a lead and directly interfacing with clients. -Lead the proposal and bidding work for all power & network related projects. -Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Partake in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review vendor drawings and documents. Review design calculations, ensure vendor equipment specifications meet with client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs. -Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability. -Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation. -Manage a team of engineers and designers in carrying out electrical design review and basic engineering works including sizing calculations, layouts, BOQ and provide necessary technical inputs to designers, procurement assistance in compliance with tender specifications and design basis, within budgeted man-hour and project schedules. -Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects. -Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives. -Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members. -This role includes overall leadership of Electrical Discipline which will entail technical leadership responsibilities including technical, bids & proposals & people management (mentoring, training, team growth) etc. -Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability. -Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members. -Collaborate with WSP ME office on project activities.

Requirements

• autocad
• hvdc
• ehv
• leadership
• renewables
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with software tools like Auto CAD, ETAP, PSS/E, ASPEN will be an added advantage. -Expertise in HVDC engineering and design/review for large capex HVDC projects. -Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required. -Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. -The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in both primary & secondary detailed engineering of EHV substations and subject matter expert at least one of them. -Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in project management processes/activities. -Experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred. -Experience in basic/detail engineering for renewable energy and battery storage electrical collection systems. -Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution. -Expertise in conceptual engineering drawings & designs (calculations), BOQs for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above). -Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, LT AC/DC diagrams. -Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. -Experience of working on projects with Middle East Utilities like SEC/NGSA/TRANSCO will be strong differentiator. -Preferably familiar with ME projects. 15 years of experience of working in a lead role on large size capital projects in India/ME while the ME experience will be an added advantage. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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About Wsp

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-employment with wsp india is subject to successful completion of a background verification (bgv) check by a third‑party agency. -candidates must ensure all information provided during recruitment, including uploaded documents, is accurate and complete.