Senior Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Protection

India, Pune

Role Overview

We are looking for a Switchgear Engineer to own the full technical lifecycle of LV, MV, and HV switchgear systems across renewable energy projects — from specification development and vendor evaluation through design review and project execution support.

Key Responsibilities

Specifications & Bid Documents
• Prepare technical specifications, datasheets, and schedules for LV/MV/HV Switchgear, GIS/AIS, RMUs, PCC, MCC, ACDB, and DCDB panels
• Define equipment ratings, fault levels, busbar ratings, protection philosophy, interlocking, and communication interfaces
• Prepare Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and vendor comparison sheets
Design Review & Approval
• Review and approve GA drawings, SLDs, protection & metering schematics, control wiring diagrams, interlocking logic, and relay configuration documents
• Verify equipment sizing, protection coordination, arc flash requirements, and utility compliance
Vendor & Project Support
• Evaluate vendor offers, resolve technical deviations, and participate in clarification meetings
• Support procurement and project teams with engineering inputs and technical recommendations

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills & Knowledge
Area Details
Switchgear LV (415V/690V), MV (11–33kV), HV (66–400kV), GIS/AIS, VCB, SF6, RMU
Protection & Studies Protection coordination, short circuit calculations, arc flash analysis
Standards IEC 62271, IEC 61439, IEC 60947, IS/IEEE, utility specifications
Software AutoCAD, MS Excel; ETAP/DIgSILENT preferred

Reports to: DGM Engineering

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Why This Role?

Design and optimize electrical protection systems that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of large-scale renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage projects.

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Job Information:

Experience Required

5–10 years in Solar, BESS, Wind, T&D, EPC, or switchgear manufacturing.

Job Type

Full time

Salary Package

Competitive salary package

Travel Requirement

On site

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (M.Tech preferred)