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Principal Engineer - Primary Substation
Aecom
Design and lead primary substation engineering for high‑voltage transmission projects.
2d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
substation design
control protection
layout optimisation
equipment specification
fault analysis
vendor coordination
- Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of primary systems.
- Review and development of control and protection systems for primary substations, ensuring coordination with secondary systems and compliance with grid operator requirements.
- Design of primary substation systems, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangements, switchgear layouts, and disconnectors for voltages up to 800kV.
- Optimisation of substation layouts for new and upgraded substations, considering space constraints, equipment accessibility, and construction considerations.
- Development of transformer layouts, including oil containment, busduct routing, and secondary system interfaces.
- Coordination with civil teams to design and integrate foundations, steel structures, and electrical cable routes, ensuring seamless integration with the primary systems.
- Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) layouts, equipment sizing, and equipment layout plans for substations and transmission systems.
- Coordination with external vendors and contractors to ensure the supply and installation of equipment in accordance with design specifications and project requirements.
- Development of equipment specification documents, bill of materials (BOM), and procurement support, ensuring the correct equipment is selected as per project requirements.
- Preparation of designs and deliverables related to primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects. The tasks may encompass, but are not limited to, the following, depending on project requirements and the design phase:
- Design of earthing systems, including grounding layouts, ground grid system design, and lightning protection systems for substations.
- Design and integration of HVDC and HVAC systems, including converter stations, ensuring compatibility with the overall substation design.
- Detailed design and review of auxiliary systems, such as cooling systems, auxiliary power supplies, and battery systems for substations.
- Short-circuit force calculations, busbar sizing, fault current analysis, and equipment protection design, ensuring system stability and protection under fault conditions.
What you bring
hv plant
gis
cable design
iec
chartered
10+ yrs
- Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred.
- Underground cable design, including cable sizing, cable routing, and integration into existing systems, particularly for HV cable systems.
- Previous design experience working with GIS and AIS EHV substation HV Plant Primary design is preferable
- Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred
- Overall 10+ years of work experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (for e.g. National Grid, Transgrid, Transpower, Powergrid etc.) is highly desirable
- Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations is mandatory.
- Very good communication skills (Oral and Written) in English language is mandatory
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization (e.g., Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK)
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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