Project Plant Lead Engineer

Description

• Convert project contractual documents into plant engineering requirements,
• Lead change control impacting plant engineering deliverables & activities,
• Evaluation of vendor Drawings, GTP, Calculation & Technical Specs
• Lead the design optimized substation & buildings layouts integrating all the required equipment considering their installation, operation, and maintenance constraints,
• Interface with other disciplines
• Lead the plant engineers for the assigned project(s) (functional reports)
• Co-ordination of site & office team for execution of project
• Define and/or control plant engineering planning for the project ensuring on-time delivery,
• Support plant engineering planning and cost estimation for the project
• Answer to client, partners & suppliers technical queries related to plant engineering,
• Ensure proper implementation of plant engineering process
• Organize and perform projects design/gate reviews related to plant engineering & support other disciplines’ ones when required.
• Preparation of basic Single Line Diagram, Layout Plan & Section of Overall plant, Equipment control room, Earthing Layout, DSLP Layout, Trench Layout etc
• ITO (tender) drawings, BOQ estimation, RFQ finalization & evaluation of various components, selection of equipment with best pricing options.
• Release plant engineering deliverables as per project planning & cost without non-conformity,

Requirements

• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards.
• Good understanding of power system components (transformers, switchgear, protection systems) and renewable energy integration.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership throughout the design and implementation phases.
• HV (Primary) designs for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS Substation Engineering for Grid Interconnected Projects
• Earthing design, Lightning design, Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing, Illumination system design, Sag Tension calculation, Short Circuit Force and Bus- bar Sizing as per IEEE/IEC.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical system design, material selection, and quantity estimation tailored for oil and gas projects.
• Working experience with 3D Design Tools (Revit, ACC, Naviswork).
• HVDC/FACTS integrated project applications.
• Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, CDGES or equivalent
• Strong knowledge on contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) type
• Knowhow of IEEE / IEC codes, safety in design/EHS aspects, AC substation industry engineering practices.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in EHV/ HV Substation engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Co-ordination and integration with Automation, Civil & MEP.
• Good Communication skills & capability to lead project independently along with Client handling.
• Flexible and quick to learn global developments in renewable technologies and adopt.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with clients.
• Safety & Compliance: Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering designs that meet industry-specific standards.

Benefits

• Renewable project engg i.e. Solar, On-shore / Off-shore Wind, Battery Storage or hybrid

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance