Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering

Job Description

Position Title	Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering
Sector	Energy
Business / Function	GKEL
Designation	Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering
Location	Dhenkanal, Odisha
Date	23.02.2026

1. ROLE PURPOSE

The Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering will lead all electrical engineering activities for the 350 MW brownfield expansion unit. The role involves detailed engineering, system integration with existing units, electrical load planning, switchyard expansion, protection coordination, and ensuring seamless grid compliance without impacting ongoing plant operations.

2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART

Please complete the organization chart below using only the generic (e.g. VP) and descriptive (e.g. VP Finance) job titles.

Project Director

Head - Projects Engineering

Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering

Comments:

• Manager – Electrical Design & Engineering will report to Head – Projects Engineering.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

List the responsibilities/duties associated with the job. For each responsibility/duty listed, give the factors on which an individual’s performance is judged.

Accountabilities	Key Performance Indicators
Lead basic and detailed electrical engineering for the new 350 MW unit.	Electrical Engineering Leadership
Review and approve electrical drawings, SLDs, cable schedules, and protection schemes.	Ensure engineering deliverables meet project timelines.
Assess integration with existing:	Brownfield Integration & Interface Management
- Switchyard / Bus duct/ Generator systems
- Station transformer & unit transformer capacity
- Emergency power & DG systems
Conduct load flow studies and ensure adequacy of existing infrastructure.	Plan shutdown strategy for tie-in with minimal operational impact.
Coordinate closely with O&M and grid authorities.	Review and validate:
- Load flow studies	Power System Design & Studies
- Short circuit studies
- Relay coordination studies
Ensure compliance with CEA grid standards and utility requirements.	Major Equipment Engineering
Design and review earthing & lightning protection systems.	Review technical specifications and drawings for:
- Generator & Generator Transformer (GT)
- Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT)
- Station Transformer
- HT/LT switchgear
- Bus ducts & cable systems
Participate in FATs and vendor technical meetings.	Plan switchyard expansion or bay addition.
Coordinate with transmission utility for evacuation system.	Ensure compliance with grid code and protection philosophy.
Provide technical guidance during:	Construction & Commissioning Support
- Transformer installation	Support synchronization and grid charging activities.
- Cable laying & termination	Assist in performance testing and reliability validation.
- Protection system testing	Identify reuse of existing infrastructure to optimize CAPEX.
Mitigate electrical risks specific to brownfield conditions.	Implement proper change management and documentation control.

4. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

State the minimum acceptable proficiency for this job which best indicates the education and/or experience requirements of this job and not the incumbent.

Educational Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Degree preferred

Key Competencies:

• ETAP / Power System Study software exposure
• Knowledge of CEA regulations & grid standards
• Protection relay coordination
• Switchyard engineering (AIS/GIS)
• HT/LT distribution system design
• Earthing & lightning protection design

Relevant and total years of Experience:

• 10+ years in coal-based thermal power projects (300 – 500 MW preferred).
• Experience in at least one full project lifecycle.
• Exposure to brownfield expansion projects highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of power system protection and grid compliance.

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