Primary Design Engineer – Power Distribution

Location: Current Delhi, India

Experience: 5–7 Years

Industry: Power Distribution / Electrical Engineering

About the Role

We are 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
Solid 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
Strong 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 workplace
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

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