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Vrinda Global
Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar
Vrinda Global · posted 8 months ago
Chennai
About the role
Major Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work within a
discipline on a project or assignment in a global business unit.
Supervises the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers,
specialists, designers and drafters.
Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports in accordance
with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and
work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and
manages implementation and performance accordingly.
Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to meet
schedule dates.
Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain their
approval on phases of work.
Reviews and approves key engineering drawings and calculations,
including field and design documents relating to the discipline.
Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups.
Ensures that engineers supervised receive appropriate on-the-job
training for their professional development.
Promotes the creation of a work environment, assisted by leadership,
which fosters directness, trust, communication, teamwork,
empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Hands on Experience of Electrical System Study tool DigSilent Power
Factory. System Studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Harmonic
Analysis, Transient Stability Studies), voltage drop
calculations, single line diagram, protection & metering
diagrams, relay setting & protection coordination of the system.
Insulation Coordination and EMT studies using PSCAD (Preferred).
Integration of Renewable Energy plant with existing Electrical
system, Grid experience is preferred.
Should possess good knowledge of international codes &
standards.
Should have worked on equipment sizing, specifications, MR
preparation, technical bid evaluation and vendor print
reviews of various electrical equipment like Transformers, Busducts,
MV & LV Switchgear, Inverters, DC systems / UPS, Cables,
lighting fixtures.
Vendor Prints Review of packages.
Should be conversant with electrical layouts like raceways,
lighting, grounding & lightning protection, etc.
Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
Knowledge of inter discipline coordination.
Knowledge of related construction practices and economics involved.
Knowledge of industry /regulatory codes and standards, and design
and/or layout criteria.
Skill in oral and written communication, demonstrated skill in
leadership.
Working knowledge of Software like DigSilent Power factory, PSCAD,
ETAP shall be preferred.