Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Draftsman – Substation Works
to support the Engineering team in the preparation and development of
electrical design and detailed engineering drawings for high-voltage
substations associated with Renewable Energy projects. The candidate will be
responsible for preparing accurate, coordinated and construction-ready drawings
based on approved electrical designs, specifications and engineering inputs.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and develop Substation General Arrangement (GA) and layout drawings,
incorporating electrical equipment, switchyard arrangement, transformer bays,
feeder bays, busbars, gantries, control buildings and associated facilities.
Prepare detailed electrical equipment layout drawings for Power Transformers, CTs,
PTs/CVTs, Isolators, Circuit Breakers, Lightning Arresters, Wave Traps, Earth
Switches, Bus Couplers and other substation equipment.
Prepare and update
Single Line Diagram (SLD) drawings, schematic diagrams and other
electrical drawings based on approved engineering inputs.
Prepare detailed switchyard and bay arrangement drawings, including equipment
positioning, clearances, busbar arrangements, structures, equipment
interconnections and associated details.
Prepare
cable
trench and cable routing drawings, including power, control, protection,
communication and auxiliary cable routing within the substation.
Prepare detailed earthing and grounding layout drawings, including earth mat/grid,
equipment earthing, structures, earth pits and associated connections.
Prepare
lightning
protection and shielding drawings, including lightning masts, shielding
arrangements and associated earthing connections.
Prepare detailed drawings for
control room, relay room, battery room,
HT/LT panel rooms and other electrical buildings, including equipment
layouts, panel arrangements, cable entry and cable routing requirements.
Prepare
electrical
foundation and equipment interface drawings in coordination with Civil
& Structural Engineering teams, including transformer, circuit breaker,
CT/PT, isolator and other equipment foundations.
Prepare
sectional
and elevation drawings showing equipment clearances, busbar arrangements,
gantry structures, cable trenches and interconnections.
Prepare cable schedule, cable routing and termination-related drawings based on approved
engineering inputs and project requirements.
Incorporate
electrical
design calculations, equipment datasheets, technical specifications and vendor
drawings into detailed engineering drawings.
Coordinate with
Electrical Engineers, Civil & Structural Engineers, Protection
& Control, Survey, Procurement, Vendors, Project and Construction teams
to resolve technical interfaces and drawing requirements.
Review and incorporate
vendor drawings, site conditions, equipment dimensions and construction
requirements into the final drawings.
Ensure all drawings comply with
approved engineering standards, project
specifications, applicable electrical codes, utility requirements and company
drawing standards.
Maintain proper
drawing numbering, revision control, drawing registers, document
control and as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Support preparation and verification of BOQ/MTO quantities based on electrical
drawings and layouts.
Coordinate with site teams to address
construction-related drawing
clarifications,
field modifications and as-built requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to
independently develop detailed and construction-ready electrical
drawings for substation and switchyard works from engineering inputs and
approved design documents.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
technical qualification.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Drafting, preferably
in Substation, Switchyard, Transmission, Power Generation or Renewable Energy
projects.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
Positive understanding of
HV/EHV substations, switchyards, electrical
equipment layouts, SLDs, cable routing, earthing and lightning protection
systems.
Ability to interpret
electrical design drawings, SLDs, equipment
datasheets, technical specifications and vendor drawings and convert
engineering inputs into detailed drawings.
Experience with 33 kV / 66 kV / 132 kV / 220 kV / 400 kV
substation projects will be preferred, depending on project requirements.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Civil 3D
or other engineering drafting software will be an added advantage.
Exposure to GIS/KMZ-based layouts and renewable energy project engineering will
be preferred.
Good
coordination, communication, attention to detail and drawing management
skills are essential.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates with hands-on
experience in
Renewable Energy
Substations, Grid Substations and Switchyards and exposure to the complete
drawing cycle from
design development
through IFC/RFC issuance and construction/as-built documentation will be
preferred.
Job Snapshot
Updated Date
13-10-2026
Job ID
AvaadaJob1882
Sub Function/POD
Electrical Engineering
Location
Noida 62 B, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience
2 - 4 Years
Employee Type
Permanent
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