RARamboll
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Chennai ₹5-10 LPA Posted 27 Apr 2026
FULL TIME
lightning protection
Substation Design
Transmission Line Design
Job Description
- Perform design, review, and detailed engineering of high voltage (HV) systems including transmission lines, distribution networks, and offshore/onshore substations
- Design and review HV power lines, HV cables, and substation systems (AIS/GIS) across voltage levels from 33kV to 765kV
- Calculate induced voltages due to nearby HV lines and cables, including electromagnetic effects
- Perform analysis of inductive and capacitive coupling in power systems
- Develop earthing and bonding system designs, including step and touch voltage calculations
- Analyze fault conditions in high voltage transmission networks and ensure system stability and safety
- Prepare and review technical specifications, design calculations, drawings, and bills of materials for HV systems
- Conduct magnetic field and electromagnetic calculations using tools such as COMSOL, CDEGS, PSCAD, and EMTP
- Perform insulation coordination, lightning protection, and grounding system design
- Support HVAC and HVDC transmission line design and studies
- Coordinate with vendors, transmission system operators, contractors, and substation owners for project execution
- Manage and follow up on engineering packages, including tender documentation and CTR preparation
- Handle multidisciplinary projects and provide technical guidance to designers and draftsmen
- Participate in site inspections, supplier tests, and construction-phase technical support
- Ensure quality assurance compliance and maintain project documentation standards
- Utilize project management tools to track cost, schedule, and project progress