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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Senior Engineer - Secondary Design

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • A minimum of ten years and a maximum of fifteen years of experience in substation transmission and distribution, renewable energy projects (onshore and offshore wind and solar), or battery energy storage system projects is required.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grid technical specifications, technical guidance notes, and design handbooks for substation protection and control in the UK is required.
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking is required.
  • Proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures and Microsoft Office is required.
  • Familiarity with substation automation systems based on IEC 61850 is required.
  • Diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
  • Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
  • Serve as a lead technical role on protection and control design project deliverables from 11 kV to 400 kV, particularly at 132 kV and above, and act as Lead Project Engineer on project teams when required.
  • Produce detailed electricity substation protection and control design packages compliant with client and other technical standards, including ENA, BS, IEC, and IEEE standards.
  • Design protection and control systems, including panel arrangements, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring, relay panel wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams, cable block diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of materials.
  • Prepare calculations and reports for engineering studies, including voltage drop analysis and AC/DC load studies.
  • Develop equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate design activities across Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line departments.
  • Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate with clients.
  • Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Work with other sections of the UK Engineering Team on multidisciplinary projects and support the engineering function in the UK business.
  • Drive a Safety by Design approach on all projects.
  • Coordinate design activities with the WSP UK office.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
  • Develop and enhance processes and tools and potentially implement new technologies in the design process.
  • Conduct periodic quality checks of other engineers' and designers' work.
  • Identify and resolve challenges proactively and contribute to departmental tools and workflows that improve design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
  • Participate in training sessions and meetings addressing organizational initiatives.
  • Lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.
  • Lead technical aspects of road projects and provide engineering support and technical guidance for road design and associated design activities.
  • Supervise and monitor engineers conducting surveys and road designs as required.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant UK technical standards, including DMRB, MCHW, and BS codes.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Provide support for demolition, site clearance, road and sewer infrastructure, utilities, external works, and other construction matters on residential housing developments.
  • Provide technical support to regional departments and discipline leads in India and the UK.
  • Build client relationships, enhance technical skills, and drive business growth.
  • Conduct project management and commercial governance reviews, forecasting, and resource management.
  • Provide technical governance for Highways team outputs in coordination with UK technical governance of deliverables.
  • Coordinate with project managers on technical project input, ensure deliverables are appropriate and fit for purpose, support client satisfaction, and assist with producing outputs as required.
  • Support bidding opportunities in the UK.
  • Conduct line-manager performance and development reviews, promotions, training, and mentoring.
  • Support staff and team development through training and mentoring.

Desired Qualifications

  • Membership in a relevant professional engineering institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, or IEEE, is preferred.
  • Experience in onshore wind, offshore wind, renewable solar, and battery energy storage system projects is preferred.
  • Familiarity with relay testing and control/protection scheme testing is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and substation 3D design suites is highly desirable.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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