Primary Design Engineer – Power Distribution

Location: New Delhi, India

Experience: 5–7 Years

Industry: Power Distribution / Electrical Engineering

About the Role

We looking for an experienced Primary Design Engineer with expertise in the UK Power Distribution sector. In this role, you'll design and deliver primary electrical infrastructure projects up to 400kV, supporting leading UK DNO/IDNO/ICP clients while ensuring compliance with UK engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Design primary substations and electrical networks (up to 400kV)
- Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment layouts, earthing designs, and cable routing layouts
- Perform primary plant design calculations, including earthing studies, equipment sizing, busbar design, and insulation coordination
- Ensure compliance with UK DNO/IDNO standards, ENA, IEC, and relevant engineering practices
- Coordinate with Protection & Control, Civil, and Planning teams
- Participate in design reviews and quality assurance
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Required Skills
- Strong understanding of UK power distribution standards and specifications
- Experience with DNO/IDNO/ICP projects (UKPN, SSEN, etc.)
- Knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, and earthing systems




- Proficiency in AutoCAD and design software such as ETAP, ELEK, or CDEGS
- Familiarity with ENA Engineering Recommendations, IEC, and BS Standards
- Robust communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5–7 years of experience in a UK utility or consultancy environment
- Experience working on UKPN, SSEN, or other DNO frameworks
- Exposure to IDNO/ICP connection projects
- Site support, commissioning, or construction interface experience is an advantage

Pay: Up to ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Have you worked on UK Power Distribution projects with DNO/IDNO/ICP clients such as UKPN, SSEN, or other UK frameworks?
- Do you have hands-on experience designing primary substations and electrical networks up to 400kV?
- Are you proficient in AutoCAD and at least one of the following: ETAP, ELEK, or CDEGS?
- Are you familiar with UK engineering standards, including ENA Engineering Recommendations, IEC, and BS Standards?
- Have you worked in a UK utility or consultancy environment?
- Are you currently based in or willing to work from New Delhi (Work From Office)?
- CTC
- ECTC
- How soon can you join?

Experience:
- Primary Design Engineering for Power Distribution projects: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Delhi)
🏢 Work Place
📍 Delhi