Electrical Engineer – Substation PMC

About the role

The Electrical Engineer – Substation PMC will oversee the construction, installation, testing and commissioning of EHV/HV substations from site readiness through energisation. The role focuses on governance, quality surveillance, progress monitoring and compliance verification while the EPC contractor executes the work.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor site readiness and installation of transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, reactors, control panels, busbars, cable and earthing systems.
• Verify that installation works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate installation interfaces with civil, transmission line, utility/grid, HSE and commissioning teams.
• Witness factory/site acceptance tests, pre‑commissioning checks and electrical testing, ensuring documentation and statutory approvals are in place.
• Track statutory approvals, grid compliance requirements and regulatory submissions affecting energisation readiness.
• Maintain substation completion status, punch lists, testing progress and prepare progress reports, risk registers and management dashboards for client review.

Required profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline (diploma considered with extensive substation experience).
• 5–10 years of experience in high‑voltage substation construction, installation monitoring and commissioning.
• Training in High‑Voltage (HV/EHV) Substation Systems, Electrical Safety & LOTO, Testing & Commissioning, Protection & Control Systems, GIS/AIS Substation operations, CEA statutory compliance and HSE construction site safety.

Required skills

• AIS/GIS substation construction monitoring
• Power transformers and reactors
• HV/EHV switchgear systems
• Protection, control and SCADA systems
• Cable systems and terminations
• Earthing and lightning protection
• Electrical testing and pre‑commissioning
• Grid compliance and statutory requirements
• Quality assurance / quality control
• Construction documentation and reporting