Senior CAD Technician – Protection & Control
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Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings and schematics for control and protection panels (400kV to 11kV) for substations.
- Develop layouts for OHL/UG cable feeders, transformer control, and relay panels.
- Create and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), bus bar protection schemes, and equipment details.
- Convert and retrofit existing designs (PDF to DWG), ensuring logic matches for new and existing substations.
- Perform cable sizing, AC/DC load calculations, relay settings, and fault level analysis.
- Ensure high quality and accuracy of all drafted components, suggesting modifications for performance enhancement.
- Facilitate implementation of design changes, process improvements, and pilot new products.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, electrical) and international counterparts.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing best practices and technical expertise.
- Adhere to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
- Conduct periodic quality checks and support project documentation. Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
- Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.
- Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
- Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
- Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
- Possess a Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum of four years and a maximum of seven years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.
- Experience on working in Raster image files.
- Preferably familiar with US projects. Experience of working in a drafting & design role on National Electricity Code and other utility Codes and Standards applicable in the US will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Script and E-Plan for Engineering design is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Good Communication Skills
- Mandatory Skills
- Substation Protection & Control Design, AutoCAD.
- - Prepare detailed engineering drawings and schematics for control and protection panels (400kV to 11kV) for substations. - Develop layouts for OHL/UG cable feeders, transformer control, and relay panels. - Create and update Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), bus bar protection schemes, and equipment details. - Convert and retrofit existing designs (PDF to DWG), ensuring logic matches for new and existing substations. - Perform cable sizing, AC/DC load calculations, relay settings, and fault level analysis. - Ensure high quality and accuracy of all drafted components, suggesting modifications for performance enhancement. - Facilitate implementation of design changes, process improvements, and pilot new products. - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, electrical) and international counterparts. - Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing best practices and technical expertise. - Adhere to company and client drafting standards and procedures. - Conduct periodic quality checks and support project documentation. Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process. - Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers. - Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges. - Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation. - Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives. - Possess a Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution. - Have a minimum of four years and a maximum of seven years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects. - Experience on working in Raster image files. - Preferably familiar with US projects. Experience of working in a drafting & design role on National Electricity Code and other utility Codes and Standards applicable in the US will be an added advantage. - Familiarity with AutoCAD Script and E-Plan for Engineering design is desirable. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. - Good Communication Skills Mandatory Skills - Substation Protection & Control Design, AutoCAD.
Qualifications
- Hold a Diploma degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum of eight years and a maximum of twelve years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), USA projects.
- Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Electricity Code, Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substation protection & control in the US.
- Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is preferred.
- Possess a strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD Software and E-Plan would be an added advantage.
- BGV:
- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
- - Hold a Diploma degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution. - Have a minimum of eight years and a maximum of twelve years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), USA projects. - Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Electricity Code, Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substation protection & control in the US. - Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is preferred. - Possess a strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures. - Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. - Highly desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD Software and E-Plan would be an added advantage. BGV: - Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. - Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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