Ramboll
Senior Engineer HV Primary - Energy - Chennai
Chennai, India · On-site · Full-time
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- EmployerRamboll
- LocationChennai, 600116, India
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
Key responsibilities, tasks & important relations
To add one senior engineer to support high voltage primary design for Ramboll Energy, Chennai
Responsibilities & tasks
- Design / review and detailed engineering for HV power lines, HV cables and onshore & offshore wind substations
- Calculation of induced voltages due to nearby high voltage cables / overhead lines - optional
- Calculation of inductive and capacitive coupling
- Earthing and bonding concept including calculation of touch and step voltage
- Knowledge of fault condition in high voltage transmission grids
- Preparing / Reviewing of High Voltage Power cables, HV lines, magnetic field calculations and layouts
- Preparing / Reviewing Specifications and design of HV power system and equipment
- Preparing / Reviewing of magnetic field calculations using COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar software’s
- Preparing man-hour estimation for CTR preparation and review of tender documents.
- Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation.
- Coordination and follow up of packages with system Vendor.
- Coordination with TSO and substation Owner / contractor, issue and follow up of CSS questionnaire.
- Review / Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation in addition to engineering deliverables.
- Handling multi discipline task oriented projects.
- Handling and guiding designers and draughtsman.
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Important Relations.
- HOD / Team Lead / Lead Engineer / Sr. Engineer / Designers
- Works with other Engineers in the project team of Ramboll Energy Chennai.
- Works with HV Engineering counterparts in other Ramboll Energy regions
Qualifications & Experience
- Master/Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferably High Voltage Engineering from recognized University
- Experience of at least 3 years in a consultancy organisation - must
- Should have the experience in High voltage design and planning activities
- 5 to 10 years for senior & 10 to 15 years for lead.
- Senior shall have proved track record of leading a team on at least 2 projects.
- Completed at least one offshore wind substation project including HV side and GIS panels
- Designing various overhead power transmission, distribution lines, cables, magnetic field calculations including substation and lines at 33kV / 110kV / 132kV / 220kV / 230kV / 400kV / 765kV.
- Experienced in preparing technical specifications, design calculations, preparation of reports, drawings and bill of materials for HV power systems.
- Experienced in grounding / earthing, lightning, electromagnetic interference and EMC analysis.
- Experienced in parametric modelling of cables, Transformers and other electrical Equipment in simulation tools
- Experienced in Electromagnetic field calculations such as induced voltages due to nearby low and high frequency circuits
- Experienced in Electromagnetic interference in HV line and cables due to inductive, capacitive coupling with other Utilities
- Experienced in Insulation coordination, Switch transients and transformer energisation studies
- Experienced in calculations of step, touch voltages using FEM and IEEE 80 or relevant standards
- Experienced in planning and design of overhead powerlines, underground HV cables, Substations and grid rearrangement.
- Experienced in Resolving site queries, attended site meetings and performed site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
- Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.
- Experienced in HVAC and HVDC Transmission line design and concepts
- Experienced in COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD and EMTP or similar EMF/EMT software’s.
- Experienced in performing technical, economic and environmental studies
- Knowledge of various International Standards for High voltage system
- Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement
- Skilled user of Microsoft office –Excel, Word
- Project work within high voltage plants / stations
- Design/design in one or more of the following:
- Control boards for high voltage systems
- Control and monitoring for high voltage installations
- Relay protection for high voltage systems
- Components for high voltage systems
- Earthing and lightning protection systems
- Preparation of documentation for one or more of the following:
- Control boards for high voltage installations
- Control and monitoring of high voltage installations
- Relay protection of high voltage systems
- Components for high voltage systems
- Earthing and lightning protection systems
- Inspection at the production site/site of components and assembly
- Participation in relevant tests at suppliers and at the production site/site.
- Follow-up of quality assurance documentation
Personal competences
- Engineering skills with analytical approach
- Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills
- Structured working style with result-oriented approach
- Should be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
- Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement
What we can offer you
- Investment in your development
- Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
- Be valued for the unique person you are.
- Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
We offer:
- A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
- Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
- Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.
Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.
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- Employment typeFull-time
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