This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Secondary based in India.
This role sits at the heart of complex substation engineering projects, delivering high-quality secondary design solutions across protection, control, SCADA, and communication systems. You will contribute to the full engineering lifecycle, from tendering and detailed design through to installation support and commissioning. The position requires strong technical ownership, ensuring that substation secondary systems are designed with precision, efficiency, and compliance with international utility standards. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure seamless project execution. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where engineering decisions directly impact the reliability and performance of high-voltage infrastructure. The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and focused on delivering world-class EPC substation solutions.
Accountabilities
Deliver secondary engineering design and project support across substation projects, ensuring technical accuracy, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Develop protection & control schemes, single line diagrams, GA drawings, AC/DC schematics, and related engineering deliverables
- Design and review SCADA, telecom, fire alarm, and security system engineering for AIS/GIS substations
- Prepare BOMs, cable schedules, relay settings, SCADA I/O lists, and communication block diagrams
- Support tender engineering, cost estimation, and preparation of technical documentation
- Ensure inter-discipline coordination and proper validation of engineering outputs
- Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases
- Review vendor and consultant drawings, resolving technical queries and ensuring design compliance
- Maintain engineering change records, design logs, and lessons learned documentation
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.
- 10-14 years of experience in substation secondary engineering (P&C, SCADA, telecom, and related systems)
- Strong expertise in AIS/GIS substation design up to 500kV
- Hands-on experience with protection relays (SEL, ABB, Siemens) and relay coordination
- Proven ability in control & relay panel design, AC/DC schematics, and system integration
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, telecommunication systems, fire alarm, and security system design
- Experience supporting North America utility projects is highly preferred
- Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools and engineering documentation systems
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across global engineering teams
- Strong communication skills for coordination with clients, vendors, and stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards
- Medical and life insurance coverage
- Paid leave benefits including privilege leave, emergency leave, and public holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working model (including remote work options)
- Structured career progression within large-scale EPC projects
- Exposure to international utility and substation engineering standards
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on engineering excellence
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