K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in India. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:

Substation Physical Design Experience:

• Substation physical layout, electrical clearances, rigid and strain bus design, ground grid design, surge and direct stroke protection, and raceway design.
• Perform calculations such as AC/DC aux. load calculation, voltage drop, CT burden & saturation, lighting, and short circuit.
• Prepare/create construction documents for installation of new or modification of existing substations including bill of materials, yard layouts, plans, sections, and electrical details.
• Select, recommend, and prepare preliminary designs.
• Perform calculations for lightning, grounding, lighting, insulation coordination and conduit fill.
• Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such as power transformers, power circuit breakers, control houses, and other related materials.
• Review design drawings and specifications to ensure projects meet acceptable standards of operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability, and safety.
• Substation Protection & Control Design Experience:
• Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for 12-745 kV substations.
• Experienced in relay selection and development of protection philosophy for green and brown field substations
• Create relay setting database files and technical reports for relays associated with transmission lines, transformers, breakers, buses, and other associated devices.
• Utilize system studies to evaluate or design protective relay and control systems for appropriate substation protection.

Substation Protection & Control Design Experience:

• Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for 12-745 kV substations.
• Experienced in relay selection and development of protection philosophy for green and brown field substations
• Create relay setting database files and technical reports for relays associated with transmission lines, transformers, breakers, buses, and other associated devices.
• Utilize system studies to evaluate or design protective relay and control systems for appropriate substation protection.

SAS/Communication and SCADA System Design:

• Design and modification of substation automation system as per client requirement in line with utility standards to ensure safe and reliable operation of substation
• Review of Vendor Specification and develop specification as per need
• Conversant in IEC 61850
• Design communication system and necessary interface as per client requirements
• Prepare detailed design drawings for all communication equipment and interface

Others:

• Create project scope descriptions and man-hour estimates with sufficient details to clearly define work and cost required.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced team members.
• Collaborate across teams in different locations/cultures
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work following a robust QA/QC approach.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in substation design for US based utilities

What we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering is required (Masters preferred).
• A minimum of 7 years-10 years of Substation Engineering or related electric utility experience is required.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills in WinIGS, Power System Studies Software e.g.(SKM, ETAP, PSCAD, etc.)

Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Employee's Provident Fund
• Festival Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Mourning Leave
• Medical and Accidental Insurance