Primary Design Engineer

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Primary Design Engineer – Power & Energy to join our Bangalore engineering team and support international substation and power infrastructure projects. The role will be responsible for the primary engineering and design of HV/EHV substations, ensuring compliance with applicable international standards, client specifications, and project requirements. Key Responsibilities • Develop primary substation designs for HV/EHV substations, including AIS/GIS systems and associated equipment. • Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment layouts, sections and elevations . • Develop substation layouts considering electrical clearances, equipment arrangement, access, maintainability and constructability. • Prepare equipment specifications and data sheets for transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, VTs/CVTs, surge arresters, busbars and other primary equipment. • Undertake busbar and equipment sizing , electrical clearances and related primary design calculations. • Coordinate with Protection & Control, Civil/Structural, Secondary, SCADA and other engineering disciplines . • Review vendor drawings, technical submissions and engineering documents for compliance with project requirements. • Support preparation of technical specifications, material requisitions, design reports and engineering schedules . • Participate in design reviews, technical meetings and client discussions. • Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within agreed quality, schedule and budget requirements. • Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and resolution of site queries where required. • Ensure designs comply with relevant IEC/BS/IEEE standards, client specifications and utility requirements . Required Technical Skills • Strong experience in HV/EHV substation primary engineering and design . • Experience with AIS and/or GIS substations , preferably in the 132kV, 220kV, 400kV or higher voltage range. • Good knowledge of substation primary equipment and electrical clearances. • Experience in developing and reviewing SLDs, GAs, layouts, sections and equipment arrangements . • Understanding of earthing, lightning protection, busbar arrangements and substation clearances . • Knowledge of relevant IEC/IEEE/BS standards and international utility practices. • Experience working on international projects , preferably Middle East/KSA projects, will be an advantage. • Proficiency in AutoCAD ; knowledge of relevant electrical engineering/design software is desirable. • Good coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary and international teams. Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. • 8–15 years of relevant experience in substation primary engineering/design. • Experience with engineering consultants, EPC organisations, utilities or power-sector organisations preferred. • Candidates with experience in Saudi Arabia / GCC utility projects will be preferred. Key Competencies • Primary Substation Engineering • HV/EHV Substation Design • AIS/GIS • Primary Equipment Selection • SLD & GA Development • Electrical Clearances • Technical Documentation • Multidisciplinary Coordination • Client & Vendor Coordination • International Project Delivery At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!