Engineer- Electrical Component

GE Vernova


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
Job Description Summary

The Engineer – Electrical Component will play a key role in supporting the sales and business development by providing technical expertise in the design of electrification solutions for the EHV/HV Substations. This individual will be responsible for system design, material selection, quantity estimation, various engineering activities associated for a project and customer technical consultations. The candidate will also ensure that the proposed solutions meet customer needs while adhering to industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements and cost-efficiency objectives.

The candidate shall execute with association of workgroups, where applicable, in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, the candidate will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

The candidate will work with GSI Global Engineering Center (GSI GEC) to coordinate with the GSI Regions / Business Lines / as per Project requirement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific Role Requirements

  • HV (Primary) designs for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS Substation Engineering for Grid Interconnected Projects
  • Preparation of basic Single Line Diagram, Layout Plan & Section of Overall plant, Equipment control room, Earthing Layout, DSLP Layout, Trench Layout etc
  • Earthing design, Lightning design, Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing, Illumination system design, Sag Tension calculation, Short Circuit Force and Bus- bar Sizing as per IEEE/IEC.
  • Project related all Equipment Selection/ Sizing as per IEEE/IEC
  • Preparation of all Distribution/Auxiliary system.
  • Evaluation of vendor Drawings, GTP, Calculation & Technical Specs
  • LV/MV Engineering for the collector substation, unit substation & pooling station
  • ITO (tender) drawings, BOQ estimation, RFQ finalization & evaluation of various components, selection of equipment with best pricing options.
  • Co-ordination and integration with Automation, Civil & MEP.
  • Co-ordination of site & office team for execution of project
  • Flexible and quick to learn global developments in renewable technologies and adopt.

Add-on Competency (Optional)

  • Renewable project engg i.e. Solar, On-shore / Off-shore Wind, Battery Storage or hybrid
  • HVDC/FACTS integrated project applications.
  • Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, CDGES or equivalent
  • Working experience with 3D Design Tools.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in EHV/ HV Substation design.
  • Good understanding of power system components (transformers, switchgear, protection systems) and renewable energy integration.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and business needs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with clients.

Key Competencies

  • Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical system design, material selection, and quantity estimation tailored for oil and gas projects.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership throughout the design and implementation phases.
  • Safety & Compliance: Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering designs that meet industry-specific standards.

About Grid Solutions

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business electrifies the world by delivering advanced grid technologies that enable efficient power transmission and distribution from generation to consumption. With a global footprint of 14,000 employees in around 80 countries, Grid Solutions serves 90% of the world’s power utilities, supporting a reliable, efficient, and decarbonized energy transition.

Grid Solutions offers a wide range of products and services, including power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection systems, software solutions, and turnkey projects, Grid Solutions also provides consulting, electrical balance of plant, E/HHV substations, and comprehensive maintenance and asset management services.

GSI GEC (GSI Global Engineering Center) in India, is expanding to support all over the world / regions. We specialize in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the various sectors, Power Transmission AC or DC station, FACTS, Oil and Gas, Renewable and Industrial market.

This role involves enhancing the collaboration and efficiency between our global Regions—such as North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and others—and the GSI GEC.

Why We Come To Work

Our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements, Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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