Electrical Engineer Substations

Reference: NES
023918-RS-1

Electrical Engineer Substation Design

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Electrical Engineer Substation Design to support the engineering configuration and delivery of high‑voltage (HV) and medium‑voltage (MV) substation projects. You will be involved in all stages from conceptual design to detailed engineering, procurement, support, installation, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review substation electrical designs and drawings including single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection layouts.
• Support the design of HV/MV equipment such as transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, busbars, earthing/grounding systems, and protection systems.
• Conduct calculations for short‑circuit levels, cable sizing, load flow, protection coordination, and earthing/grounding.
• Develop technical specifications, design reports, bill of quantities (BOQ), and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with civil, structural, and protection teams to ensure design integration.
• Provide technical support during equipment procurement, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site installation activities.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards (IEC / IEEE / local codes) and client requirements.
• Assist in project planning, quality reviews, and engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Experience in substation design (HV/MV/LV) for utility, industrial, or EPC projects.
• Good understanding of protection systems, grounding, insulation coordination, and substation components.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Eplan, ETAP, DIgSILENT Power Factory, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Skills Electrical Engineering, Lighting Design, System Design, Firmware, NEC, Lab View, PCB, CAD, FPGA, Autocad, Programmable Logic Controllers, Revit

Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

Apply by sending your CV to the hiring team.