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Lead Engineer - Substation Design

Illumine15 open roles

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Your applicationOpen nowLead Engineer - Substation DesignIllumine · Chennai

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We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert – Substation Design to lead and build the Substation Design team from scratch while ensuring technical excellence and innovation. This role requires deep expertise in substation engineering and a strong ability to mentor, develop processes, and drive strategic growth in the domain. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for establishing design frameworks, ensuring compliance with global standards, and enabling a scalable and high-performing engineering team.

What you can expect as Subject Matter Expert at Illumine-i:

  • Lead & Develop: You’ll establish, mentor, and grow a high-performing Substation Design team.
  • Own Design Strategy: You’ll define and execute end-to-end substation design processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Technical Oversight: You’ll guide the team in the design of substations, including layouts, protection systems, and interconnection studies.
  • Standards & Compliance: You’ll ensure adherence to IEEE, IEC, NEC, IS, and other relevant standards for utility-scale substation design.
  • Innovation & Optimization: You’ll identify and implement best practices to enhance design efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
  • Feasibility & Technical Reviews: You’ll lead feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and risk assessments.
  • Proposal & RFP Support: You’ll assist in proposal writing, bid preparation, and responding to RFPs.
  • Technology Implementation: You’ll guide the team in using design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst, and other industry-specific software.

Essential Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in substation design and utility-scale power systems.
  • Strong expertise in substation layouts, SLDs, relay protection schemes, and electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of GIS, AIS, HV & EHV equipment selection.
  • Hands-on experience with substation automation, SCADA integration, and grid interconnection requirements.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, or other relevant design software.
  • Familiarity with North American and international grid codes & standards.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to build a team from the ground up.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Great to have:

  • Experience working on North American utility projects.
  • Exposure to BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) integration in substations.
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