Electrical System Engineer (HVDC & HVAC System Engineering)

Purple Drive
Chicago, IL

  • Experience in Substation Primary Design
  • Experience in High Voltage and Extra High Voltage System Design
  • Experience in handling Electrical EPC projects
  • Experience in AutoCAD/ Inventor Tool


Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

  • Engineering experience and domain knowledge in EHV/ HV AC substations (AIS and GIS) systems and arrangement.
  • Hands on Experience with Substation Primary design and Technical Reviews.
  • Hands on Experience on Primary design retrofit for Brownfield Substations.
  • Experience in design and specifying EHV/HV station equipment like Power Transformer, Circuit Breakers, Disconnect switches, Isolators, CCVT, CT, PT etc.
  • Experience in High Voltage cable specification and sizing.
  • Hands on experience in design calculation and specifying station auxiliary components like Emergency DG, UPS, Auxiliary Transformers, DC systems, Power, and Controls Cable etc.
  • Experience and knowledge of plant MV, LV auxiliary distribution.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Capability to handle multidisciplinary project environment and liaison with all stakeholders.
  • Good understanding and hands on experience on the various types of SLD schemes, Station layout, control building layout, earthing layout, Lighting layout, Cable Trench, Tray, Pull box etc.
  • Clear understanding on activities and deliverables during Detailed engineering phase (OTR phase).
  • Good knowledge and understanding on the IEC/IEEE/ANSI/NEMA and other international standards
  • Good understanding and experience on various High Voltage substation arrangements.
  • Knowledge of Grid codes
  • Experience participating in FAT and site commissioning
  • Good understanding and experience in Building Management System like HVAC, Fire Protection, Station & Building Security Systems, CCTV, Auxiliary Power Distribution
  • Good verbal and written communication


Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of design Inputs for the Designers to complete Primary Design
  • Technical Reviews of the completed Design Package.
  • Co-Ordination and Technical reviews with Customer on the Design Validation
  • Preparation of Technical Specifications for Electrical Equipment’s
  • Preparation of Technical Deliverables for Proposals to Customer
  • Preparation of Routing and Cable way details
  • Vendor evaluation, manufacturing approvals and FAT
  • Preparation of Single Line Diagram, Electrical Assembly, Layout, Section views for Electrical Substation Outdoor & Switchyard.
  • Preparation of sizing calculations for AC Station Service & DC Station Service
  • Coordinate with other team and stakeholders for information exchange.
  • Support vendor, customer/site queries for clarification and modification of design.
  • Provide design inputs to EPC Contractor, as if required
  • Be single point of contact for customer and EPC Contractor
  • Be ready to travel for site visits, Customer meetings across USA
Posted 2026-01-27

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