Sr. Power (Transmission and Distribution) Expert

Vacancy Intro

Haskoning is an independent consulting engineering company that is dedicated to creating a positive impact on people and planet. Backed by the expertise of over 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 20 countries, and with more than 140 years of experience under our belt, we are helping clients with challenges ranging from climate change and digital transformation to changing customer demands and the energy transition. Driven by our mission Enhancing Society Together, we believe that each and every one of us holds the power to deliver measurable positive impact on society through our projects, and in our own operations

What will you do

1. Review and provide recommendations on design documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment datasheets, protection schemes, and technical submissions related to electrical infrastructure.
2. Monitor construction and installation of transmission lines, EHV/HV substations, receiving substations, switching stations, distribution substations, underground cable networks, overhead lines, and associated electrical infrastructure.
3. Review and monitor construction of electrical facilities including transformers, GIS substations, RMUs, HT/LT distribution systems, capacitor banks, protection systems, SCADA systems, and metering arrangements.
4. Ensure compliance with standards and requirements of CEA, CBIP, IS Codes, IEC Standards, Electricity Act, Grid Codes, and applicable utility regulations.
5. Coordinate with transmission and distribution utilities, including MSETCL, MSEDCL, STU, CTU, and other statutory authorities for approvals, clearances, inspections, energisation, and system integration.
6. Review EPC Contractor submissions related to load assessment, power demand, network planning, redundancy requirements, reliability studies, fault calculations, protection coordination, and power quality analysis.
7. Monitor procurement, manufacturing, factory testing, inspection, transportation, installation, and commissioning of major electrical equipment and materials.
8. Witness and review Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), pre-commissioning tests, relay testing, transformer testing, cable testing, and system performance tests.
9. Monitor contractor compliance with approved construction methodologies, quality plans, testing procedures, safety requirements, and commissioning protocols.
10. Review project schedules and monitor progress of electrical works, identifying potential delays, interface issues, and implementation risks.
11. Coordinate with civil, mechanical, utility, ICT, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with overall project infrastructure.
12. Review technical deviations, variation proposals, change requests, and value engineering proposals submitted by the EPC Contractor and assess their impact on performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost.
13. Monitor commissioning, energisation, reliability testing, and performance demonstration of transmission and distribution assets and verify achievement of design intent and contractual performance requirements.
14. Prepare technical review reports, progress assessments, risk registers, and recommendations for PMC and Client management regarding project status, compliance, risks, and corrective actions.
15. Support implementation of renewable energy, smart utility, digital monitoring, and centralized control systems, while advising the Client on technical, operational, reliability, and project delivery risks.

Where you will work

Raigad, Roha.

What you bring

Qualification & Skills Requirement:

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

2. Master's Degree in Power Systems Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering shall be preferred.

3. Professional certification in Power Systems, Project Management, or Electrical Utility Engineering shall be desirable.

4. Good communication skills in English and Hindi.

Experience Requirement:

1. Minimum 15 years of professional experience in construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure.

2. Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior role with a PMC, Owner's Engineer or EPC Contractor on large infrastructure or industrial development projects.

3. Demonstrated experience in EHV/HV substations, receiving stations, transmission lines, distribution networks, underground cable systems, and electrical utility infrastructure.

4. Proven experience in utility coordination, obtaining statutory approvals, power evacuation systems, grid connectivity, system integration, and energization activities.

5. Experience in reviewing electrical designs, conducting technical evaluations, overseeing testing and commissioning, and managing contractor performance for large industrial, urban infrastructure, or utility projects.

What we offer you

• Market competitive salary

• Experience in an employee friendly work culture

• Insurance cover for self and family

• Social Security

• Paid leaves

• Group Profit Sharing

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1-2 interviews and a possibly assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

For more information, you can always contact Imran Khan, at [email protected]

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