Specialist/ Engineer- AIS and GIS HV Substation

Specialist/ Engineer- (AIS and GIS Substation)

Permanent 

Chennai/ Gurgaon

Join our Energy department in Infia

COWI Renewable Energy, of which we are a part, has offices in Scandinavia, UK and Germany and in Poland. We provide consultancy services to our customers on the planning, designing, and optimization of energy systems worldwide.

In this position as a Power System Engineer (AIS and GIS Substations), you will join our international team of experts and work on challenging and innovative projects. Your key responsibilities will include modeling, analyzing, and designing AIS and GIS Substations, as well as developing future strategies for our clients.

The AIS and GIS Substations will be engaged in feasibility studies and master planning, assessing technical and economic factors to optimize overhead lines and their design. This role supports the development of reliable and efficient power transmission solutions tailored to each project’s unique requirements.

Furthermore, on a day-to-day basis you will:

• Prepare technical specifications and documentation for primary circuits of AIS and GIS substations up to 420 kV.
• Perform essential engineering calculations, including grounding and lightning protection studies.
• Produce building and detailed design documentation and support the permitting process.
• Conduct feasibility studies, master planning, and prepare technical reports.
• Provide technical consulting and advisory support to customers.
• Collaborate with clients through meetings, strategic planning, and business trips.
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
 
On top of that, you have:

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Broad understanding of high-voltage substations in range of 22- 420 kV
• Strong competence in high-voltage installation and equipment, both AIS and GIS
• Experience with:
• Short circuit calculations especially according IEC 60865-1 and IEC 60909,
• Thermal calculations
• Insulation coordination studies
• Grounding/earthing studies (both direct earting and Petersen coil earting systems)
• Inrush and dynamic analysis
• EMT studies
• Voltage quality assessments
• Reactive and capacitive power calculations in power systems
• Typical software experience:
• Experience with tools such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSSE, ETAB etc.
• Autocad
• Primtech3D
• Knowledge of relevant IEC standards and CIGRE
• Experience in executing projects leveraging BIM technology
• Familiarity with protection and control systems (not absolute requirement, but nice to have)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning abilities.
• Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills and readiness for international travel.
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English.
• Awareness of power transmission and HVDC/offshore cable markets is a plus.
  
  

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we offer?

• Participation in challenging and innovative projects having real impact on future urban energy systems
• Making a tangible contribution to creating a sustainable and livable future
• Close cooperation with clients worldwide
• Access to the range of professional software tools for electrical modelling and energy planning
• Possibility of developing unconventional solutions
• Cooperation with highly qualified specialists in an international team
• Opportunity for personal development
• Work in a multicultural environment
  
  

Equal-opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.