Senior Engineer - Renewables (Electrical)

Overview

Lead electrical design and engineering for utility-scale renewable projects in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• substation design
• solar design
• power studies
• grid permits
• design review
• project management

Tasks

-Acting as advisor and first escalation path on the electrical team’s projects, coordinating and supervising work by junior personnel, other company divisions, and subcontractors -Assist in preparing documents for grid connection permits, approvals, and liaising with utilities and regulatory agencies. -Develop, grow and manage procedures and operating systems to support the efficient delivery of electrical engineering tasks to the high standards required by Wood and our clients. -Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company. -Disseminate knowledge and experiences to other team members and supporting the development of the team and team members. -Develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical switching substations ranging from 138kV, 240 kV and 400 kV. -Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures -Leading and managing the review of electrical design packages on both Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering scopes of work. -Assist in performing/review of electrical power systems studies and calculation, including steady State, dynamic and transient stability studies simulations. -Assist in preparation of technical specifications, preliminary and detailed design of balance of plant systems, and selection of appropriate materials and equipment. -Leading and managing the electrical design of renewable energy projects (primarily solar projects) from preliminary design through IFC in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements. -Ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks. -Add value, avoid/resolve issues, mitigate risks and manage project’s finances and contracts by applying robust project management practices and experience from previous projects. -Analyse and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems of transmission and distribution system protective relay settings, transformers, faults, etc., -Support business development and client engagement with a primary focus but not limited to electrical engineering scopes of work.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• high voltage
• etap
• autocad
• substation design
• renewable energy

What You Bring

-Ability to work on own initiative and provide effective trouble shooting. -B.E. or B.Tech or M.E. or M.Tech in Electrical or Related Field -Willingness for occasional travel (up to 20%) -Professional demeanour with appropriate interpersonal skills. -Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, ANSI & IEEE codes and other relevant industry standards. -Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations -Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage systems. -Excellent time management and organizational skills -Experience supporting utility-scale solar and/or wind projects -Diligent and dependable in consistent application of established process. -Knowledge of design software and power system engineering software including but not limited to ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and CDEGS. -Previous experience with High Voltage in North American and familiarity with codes and compliances are required. -Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations. -Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to prepare high quality, concise documents to convey project progress, status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders -Well organized, observant, good communication skills. -Excellent communication (written and spoken) in English, with the ability to engage and interface with stakeholders; bilingualism (or a proficiency in Spanish) a strong asset -Prior experience in developing and reviewing equipment specifications and substation design including selection of substation equipment (power transformers, breakers, protection relays, etc.) -The ideal candidate will have diverse experience in design, construction, interconnection, and repowering of utility scale renewable energy projects, and will be eager to support growing a business with an entrepreneurial spirit and day to day team lead responsibilities (operations support management) of a high energy and nimble team. -Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience with substation engineering and transmission line design. -Familiarity or experience with renewable plant substation design and interconnection in CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other regions. -In-depth understanding of power system simulations, analysis and report preparation. -Intellectually capable, can apply maintenance theory in a practical context. -Understanding in performing different power system studies: short circuit, load flow, static and dynamic motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic studies and grounding studies. -Wood is looking for a dynamic individual with great communication skills, ability to develop strong relationships with internal Project Managers as well as with Customers to solve their techno-economic challenges when designing and constructing a project.

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Benefits

-Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge.

About Wood

-Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets. -The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure. -Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies. -The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.

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