Lead Engineer - Customer Project Engineering

Location: Pallavaram, India

# ******Job Description Summary******

Lead Engineer – Protection & Control (SAS & Conventional Projects up to 765kV)
­ Accountable for executing Protection & Control design packages for Substation Automation (SAS) and conventional projects up to 765kV, in alignment with customer specifications and the technical offer.
­ Serves as the technical guarantor for the performance and quality of both basic and detailed design, ensuring compliance with delivery timelines, design budgets (man-days), and quality standards.
­ Drives engineering excellence to promote ease of installation and commissioning, ensuring solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.

# **Job Description**

**Key Responsibilities & Expertise**

• Conduct job studies and finalize the Bill of Materials (BoM) and budgeted man-days for project execution.
• Perform risk assessments related to design and implement mitigation plans as needed.
• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities across all design phases.
• Develop and maintain the project strategy, Master Document List (MDL), and delivery schedule.
• Prepare and validate basic and detailed technical designs, engineering calculations and drawings; ensure compliance with customer comments and specifications.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring adherence to quality procedures, work instructions, and engineering processes.
• Attend customer technical meetings to secure timely approvals.
• Select and finalize IEDs, relays, and Bought-Out Job materials (BOJ); raise purchase requisitions in line with delivery timelines.
• Release manufacturing instructions and project configurations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including the testing team, and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to ensure closure of open points.
• Provide technical support at site, resolving issues and managing snag lists.
• Prepare and submit as-built documentation post-commissioning.
• Capture and apply Return on Experience (RoE) in future project designs.
• Manage technical interfaces with sub-suppliers and partners, ensuring data consistency and alignment.
• Track and manage the evolution of input data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adhere to all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) procedures and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe working practices.

**Time Delivery & Execution Monitoring**

• Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality design deliverables to all stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage detailed execution progress in alignment with customer milestones.
• Coordinate with the Team Lead or Project Manager to schedule technical meetings with stakeholders as needed to align designs.
• Identify and document extra work for Variation Order (VO) preparation where applicable.
• Track and manage design time spent on relevant activities, ensuring adherence to budget.
• Escalate to the Team Lead or Project Manager when fast-tracking is required to meet critical milestones.

**Qualifications/Requirements**

**Qualification :**

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) or (Electrical)

• 8–10 years of experience independently managing Protection & Control design activities for switchyard and generator applications.
• Strong knowledge of Protection IEDs, protection philosophies, and system concepts.
• Familiarity with cubicle manufacturing processes, including panel layout, wiring, and assembly standards.
• Proficient in engineering calculations and use of design tools for protection and control systems.
• Solid understanding of power systems and primary equipment used in substations and generation plants.
• Working knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) is an added advantage.
• Well-versed in utility-specific practices and standards, ensuring compliance with diverse customer requirements.
• Knowledgeable in project organization and engineering processes, contributing to efficient project execution and delivery.

**Soft Skills** :

• Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal & problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing

# ******Additional Information******

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

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