Field Engineer – Transmission & Substation with Hybrid Renewable Integration

About the role

The Field Engineer will act as the Owner’s Representative, overseeing the supervision, coordination and quality assurance of EHV transmission lines, GIS/AIS substations and hybrid renewable evacuation infrastructure (solar, wind and BESS) for a PMC assignment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise construction, installation, testing and commissioning of EHV transmission lines, GIS/AIS substations and hybrid renewable evacuation systems (33 kV‑765 kV).
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, maintain daily/weekly reports and ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality, HSE and schedule requirements.
• Oversee tower erection, foundation works, OPGW installation, ROW coordination and statutory approvals.
• Direct installation and commissioning of power transformers, switchgear, protection, control, SCADA and metering equipment.
• Coordinate grid integration of solar PV, wind farms and BESS, including step‑up transformers and MV/HV cable systems.
• Supervise containerised BESS installation, monitor battery parameters and ensure safety compliance.
• Support HVDC converter station execution and integration of STATCOM, PMU/WAMS and digital substation technologies.
• Review vendor drawings, BOQs and technical submissions for compliance with standards and grid code.
• Implement QA/QC procedures, witness FAT/SAT tests and manage NCRs.
• Enforce HSE standards, conduct inspections, toolbox talks and incident reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in EHV transmission line and substation projects up to 765 kV, including HVDC.
• Hands‑on experience with GIS/AIS substations, EHV XLPE cable systems and renewable energy integration (solar, wind, BESS).
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/IS standards, grid codes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

• EHV transmission line engineering (tower erection, OPGW, sag‑tension).
• GIS/AIS substation design and commissioning.
• Renewable energy integration – solar, wind, BESS.
• HVDC converter station execution.
• SCADA/SAS, protection and control systems.
• QA/QC procedures (ITP, FAT, SAT) and HSE practices.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).