Substation Electrical Design Engineer

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Design HV/EHV substations including SLDs, equipment sizing, layouts, short-circuit and load-flow studies, protection and control schemes, SCADA/RTU integration, earthing and lightning protection, and preparation of GA drawings, cable schedules, BOQs and datasheets while ensuring IEC/IEEE and CEA compliance.
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Build the Future of Industry with Actemium

Actemium, a brand of VINCI Energies, is a global leader dedicated to enhancing industrial performance. With operations across 40 countries, we design and deliver bespoke industrial solutions that create value at every stage of the industrial life cycle—from design and engineering to operations and maintenance.

Our strength lies in our unique “Glocal” approach: the agility and expertise of local business units, powered by the strength, standards, and vision of a global network. This enables us to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability for our clients—while never compromising on what matters most: Safety Excellence.

Design Engineer (Skills):

1. Primary Engineering developing SLD, equipment layouts, and section drawings, Perform equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, CT/PT, isolators) and Conduct short-circuit calculations and insulation coordination.

2. Secondary Engineering (Protection & Control)

  • Design protection schemes (line, transformer, busbar)

  • Prepare control schematics, interlocking logic, and wiring diagrams

  • Coordinate SCADA/RTU integration and communication interfaces

3. System Studies & Design Calculations

  • Perform load flow and fault level studies

  • Design earthing system (step & touch potential)

  • Develop lightning protection schemes

4. Engineering Deliverables

  • Preparation and review of:

    • SLDs, GA drawings, layouts

    • Protection & control schematics

    • Cable schedules, BOQ, and datasheets

5. Standards & Compliance

  • Designs comply with:

    • International Electrotechnical Commission / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards

    • CEA regulations and client specifications

6. Digital & Automation Systems

  • Basic exposure to digital substation concepts and
    IEC 61850

  • Support integration of protection, control, and automation systems

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of HV/EHV substation design principles

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD / ETAP

  • Good understanding of protection systems and control schemes

  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and standards

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Effective communication and coordination abilities

Qualification & Experience

  • Qualification: Electrical Engineering

  • Experience:

    • 5–8 years in HV substation / switchyard design (AIS/GIS)

    • Experience in EPC turnkey projects preferred

Why Join Actemium?

At Actemium, you build a career with purpose.

  • Be part of VINCI Energies, a globally respected organization driven by strong human-centric values

  • Experience a culture of entrepreneurship and empowerment, where ideas are encouraged and ownership is trusted

  • Work on industry-defining projects with global exposure and local impact

  • Grow in an environment that prioritizes safety, responsibility, collaboration, and sustainable development

Join Actemium. Shape industrial innovation. Grow with trust, autonomy, and purpose.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-8 years experience in HV substation / switchyard design (AIS/GIS)
  • Strong knowledge of HV/EHV substation design principles
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and ETAP
  • Good understanding of protection systems and control schemes
  • Experience performing short-circuit, load flow, insulation coordination and earthing design
  • Ability to prepare SLDs, GA drawings, protection & control schematics, cable schedules, BOQs and datasheets
  • Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and CEA regulations
  • Basic exposure to digital substation concepts and IEC 61850
  • Effective communication and coordination skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in EPC turnkey projects
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The Company
109,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

VINCI Energies Oil & Gas supports clients in delivering industrial, energy, and information technology projects throughout their lifecycles. Its 35 business units and 2,000 experts operate across five continents, providing specialised services from design through execution. Through brands including Omexom, Actemium, Axians, Autochim, Comsip, and Mentor, it combines local expertise with global network capabilities for complex infrastructure and industrial operations worldwide.

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