Associate Director- Energy(Primary Substation)
Core
Lead the detailed design of primary electrical systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations, ensuring system stability, protection, and compliance with international grid standards.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (substation design)
Builds
Primary substation systems (AIS/GIS), HVDC/HVAC converter stations, and associated transmission infrastructure for global grid operators.
Domain
Energy infrastructure, High Voltage (HV) / Extra High Voltage (EHV) power systems
Required skills
Primary substation design (AIS/GIS), short-circuit and fault current analysis, equipment protection design, earthing and lightning protection design, HVDC/HVAC system integration, equipment specification and BOM development, coordination with civil teams, underground cable design
Preferred skills
Leading large design engineering teams, experience with Grid Utilities, knowledge of IEC/IEEE/ANSI/Australian standards, GIS/AIS EHV plant design
Technologies
GIS, AIS, HVDC, HVAC, switchgear, busbar arrangements, circuit breakers, transformers
Responsibilities
Design primary substation systems including transformer installations and switchgear layouts; prepare single-line diagrams and general arrangement plans; perform short-circuit force calculations and fault current analysis; design earthing and lightning protection systems; integrate HVDC and HVAC systems; develop equipment specifications and procurement support; coordinate with civil teams for structural integration; design underground cable systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC