Role: Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical engineering and a proven track record in managing the design and development of electrical substations. The primary responsibility of the Electrical Substation Design Engineer will be to oversee all aspects of substation design projects, ensuring they meet industry standards, client requirements, and are completed within budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers in the design and development of electrical substations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for substation design projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations in all substation designs.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance to engineering teams during the design process.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with substation design projects.
• Monitor project progress and performance, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with procurement and construction teams to support the procurement and construction phases of substation projects.
• Provide technical support and expertise to resolve design-related issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Stay current with advancements in substation design technologies, methodologies, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on substation design.
• Strong understanding of electrical substations, including design principles, equipment, and Protection and Control systems.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, PrimTECH, ETAP, and PLS-CADD.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices related to substation design and construction

Candidate Questionnaire: 

Please provide answers to these questions, especially if some of this information is not clearly visible in your resume. If the information is already included in your resume, there's no need to repeat it. If you'd prefer to answer these questions over a phone call with our team, please let us know.

Key Mandatory Questions *
  
1.⁠ ⁠Experience & Achievements:​​​​​​

a. Describe your most relevant achievements in ​​​​​​​Electrical Substation Design Engineer​​​​​​​ roles and ​​​​​​​experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on substation design.

b. Highlight your experience in the following areas:

• ​​​​​​Understanding of electrical substations, including design principles, equipment, and Protection and Control systems
• Engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, PrimTECH, ETAP, and PLS-CADD

​​​​​​​2.⁠ ⁠Logistics & Work Status:

• Are you willing to travel (%)?
• Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
• Are you willing to work onsite in​ ​​​​​​Bay Area or Fairfield, California?

3.⁠ ⁠Career History:

• Indicate the main reasons for leaving your previous two employers.
• ​​​​​​​Please provide at least two professional references with full contact details (Name, Title, Company, Email, Phone).

4.⁠ ⁠Current Job Search:

• Have you recently been contacted for this or a similar role?
• Are you currently participating in any other recruitment processes? If yes, provide details.

5.⁠ ⁠Contact & Compensation:

• What’s the best way to reach you directly (day, time, contact details)?
• What motivates you to pursue a career transition?
• Notice Period?
• What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
• When is your next salary review date?

Why this employer is a great company

Company Overview:

Our client is world’s best engineering & technology service providers. They are multi-billion-dollar technology, engineering, construction, and financial services conglomerate specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, high-tech manufacturing, digital transformation and technology services. 

This organization operates globally at the convergence of energy and digital innovation, delivering advanced solutions that enable the optimization, monitoring and transformation of renewable and traditional energy systems. In a recent major engagement, it secured a five-year contract worth over USD 50 million with a leading international energy concern to provide enterprise data and digital services across affiliates worldwide. As part of a broader strategic platform, the company also supports over 600 major plants globally and employs more than 24,000 professionals across design centres, innovation labs and sales offices. Its mission is to accelerate the energy transition through smart, connected and scalable digital technologies.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the future of Renewable Automation & Control software and drive industry transformation.

• Work with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and industry experts.

• Opportunity to influence global utilities and energy transition initiatives.