Lead Secondary Design Engineer (Substations)

Job Responsibilities
Lead the Secondary Design Engineering activities for EHV/HV Substation and Power Distribution projects, with expertise in Protection, Control, SCADA, and Automation Systems.
Manage complete secondary engineering deliverables from concept design through project completion, ensuring compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and project requirements.
Plan, monitor, and optimize engineering schedules, resource allocation, and man-hours to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Coordinate closely with Primary Design, Civil, Procurement, Project Management, and Site Execution teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Review, verify, and approve engineering documents including:
Protection philosophies
Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Control & Relay Panels
Wiring and Interconnection Diagrams
AC/DC Schematics
Cable Schedules
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
Vendor drawings and technical documents
Design and review protection schemes, control circuits, SCADA architecture, RTU interfaces, relay configuration, CT/PT selection, battery sizing,



charger sizing, and auxiliary power systems.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with relevant IEC, IEEE, IS, CEA, and utility standards, along with client-specific requirements.
Participate in technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, technical discussions, FAT inspections, and engineering coordination meetings.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Secondary Design Engineers and Draughts persons, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to project timelines.
Resolve engineering queries raised by clients, consultants, vendors, and site teams during engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning.
Support commissioning teams by providing design clarifications and reviewing site modifications whenever required.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization of engineering practices, and implementation of lessons learned across projects.
Prepare engineering progress reports, risk assessments, and technical presentations using MS Office tools.

📌 Lead Engineer Secondary Chennai
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 Chennai