Senior/Principal Engineer – HV Primary Substations
Core
Lead technical design and project support for high-voltage (up to 400kV) transmission and distribution projects, including primary substation systems, overhead lines, and HVDC/HVAC integration.
Role type
Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer (HV Substations & Transmission)
Builds
Primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects serving Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers.
Domain
Energy infrastructure, Power Grid, High Voltage Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HV substation design (AIS/GIS), short-circuit and fault current analysis, earthing and lightning protection design, equipment sizing and selection, single-line diagram creation, coordination with civil teams, equipment specification and BOM development, international standards compliance (IEC/IEEE/ANSI)
Preferred skills
Leading large design engineering teams, experience with Grid Utilities, exposure to international standards
Technologies
GIS, AIS, HVDC, HVAC, converter stations, oil containment systems, battery systems, cooling systems
Responsibilities
Design primary substation systems including switchgear, busbars, and disconnectors; prepare single-line diagrams and general arrangement layouts; perform short-circuit force calculations and protection design; design earthing and lightning protection systems; integrate HVDC/HVAC systems; optimize substation layouts; review control and protection systems; coordinate with civil teams for foundations and structures; develop equipment specifications and BOMs; design underground cable systems.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight