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Design Lead Electrical - Primary - Substation

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
The Design Lead will oversee primary engineering for substation projects, ensure design compliance, and facilitate BIM model development, with 8-12 years of relevant experience required.
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Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

For company profile, please visit the website :-  www.assystemstup.com 

Job Description

Objective / Purpose
As a Design Lead (Primary), the person shall be capable of preparing, reviewing & 
executing Primary Engineering Activities for Substation Projects as per the direction of Design 
Lead (Primary). He must have good knowledge in Layout Engineering in Substation Projects. 
He shall facilitate the modellers in development of BIM 3D Model for Substations. 
As a Design Engineer (Primary), the person shall be required to design the layout of the 
substation and provide inputs to the draftsman for development of drawings. 
Key Responsibilities:
• Timely review of the drawings developed by the draftsman
• Interact with Site Execution & Cluster teams for clarification w.r.t. the design of equipment 
• Coordinate with inter-disciplinary areas, inter-departmental checks (Civil & Structural, MEP & Instrumentation) for obtaining concurrence in design specifications
• Ensure compliance to specification requirements 
• Review of drawings (2D & 3D) and Documentation conforming to Quality systems
• Review of Vendor Offers and Documents 
• Pre-Tender Engineering including estimation of BOM (Bill of Materials) and Offer Reviews
• Prepare design calculations of all Substation equipment (sizing calculations of Busbar, 
UPS, DG, LT Transformer, Earthing Conductor) & other calculations (viz. Short circuit force, Sag tension etc.)
• Reviewing of Bill of Material and comparing with the Tender Quantity

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification : B.E. / B. Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience : 8-12 years (Must have experience in design aspects of Primary Engineering in Substations / Power Distribution Projects)

Additional Information

AIS/GIS Substation upto 400 KV is preferred

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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