Surbana Jurong

Primary Design Engineer

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSurbana Jurong
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted21 Sep 2026

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.

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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

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