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Engineer - Electrical Component

Today Tambaram, India

Job Description Summary

Engineer is responsible to execute Protection & Control Engineering (SAS & Conventional Projects, 33kV to 765kV)
Responsible for delivering end-to-end Protection and Control engineering solutions for Substation Automation (SAS) and conventional projects ranging from 33kV to 765kV, in alignment with customer specifications and internal standards. Key responsibilities include:
• Providing optimized engineering solutions and executing all Protection & Control applications involving switchyard and generator circuits.
• Initiating technical discussions with customers and securing timely approvals on engineering documentation.
• Delivering high-quality, on-time documentation to support procurement, manufacturing, testing, site erection, and commissioning activities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Functional Responsibilities
  • Analyze project specifications and technical inputs; prepare compliance responses to customer observations and comments.
  • Develop and validate technical designs, engineering calculations, and drawings, ensuring cost-effective and optimized solutions.
  • Select and raise requisitions for IEDs, relays, and Bought-Out Items (BOIs); issue technical specifications to support procurement.
  • Participate in customer technical meetings to secure timely approvals.
  • Release manufacturing instructions and project configurations.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including the testing team, for internal validation and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required.
  • Provide technical support at site, resolving issues and addressing snag lists.
  • Prepare as-built documentation post-commissioning.
  • Share and implement Return of Experience (RoE) during the design phase.
  • Manage technical interfaces with sub-suppliers and partners, ensuring data consistency and alignment.
  • Time Schedule & On-Time Delivery
  • Collaborate with Team Leads and Project Managers to define deliverable timelines and resource commitments.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality design outputs.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules.
  • Provide weekly project status updates to Team Leads and/or Project Managers.
  • Project Strategy, Risk Management, Process & Tools
  • Align with overall project strategy and highlight any scope or design changes for claim or VO consideration.
  • Track and manage project risks and deviations, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
  • Adhere to quality procedures, work instructions, and engineering processes.
  • Deploy appropriate engineering tools as per project strategy.
  • Proactively anticipate delivery issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Sourcing, Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Issue technical specifications and documentation to support procurement activities.
  • Coordinate and review supplier technical offers for compliance and suitability.
  • Manage technical interfaces with sub-suppliers and partners, ensuring data consistency and alignment.

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Required Qualifications

  • Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (B.E. / B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics or Electrical): 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Diploma in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics or Electrical): 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Core Technical Competencies

Fundamental Knowledge

  • Power Systems and Primary Equipment
  • Protection Concepts

Advanced Expertise

  • In-depth understanding of Protection IEDs, their functionalities, and application in various protection schemes.
  • Strong grasp of protection principles, system coordination, and application in substation and generator protection.
  • Familiarity with protection and control panel design, wiring practices, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in performing protection-related engineering calculations and using relevant design and configuration tools for system design and validation.

Soft Skills:

  • Proficient in both oral and written communication, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Builds strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders, demonstrates empathy and active listening.
  • Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and quality
  • Applies structured thinking to diagnose issues and develop effective, innovative solutions
  • Works effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative and inclusive environment
  • Continuously seeks opportunities for improvement and introduces creative approaches to engineering challenges
  • Effectively communicates ideas and gains buy-in from stakeholders through logical reasoning and credibility

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Tambaram, India
Job ID: GE_power-651550329
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-05T18:31:16

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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