Engineer – Transmission Lines – Electrical

Responsible for engineering design and modification activities related to electrical & electronic circuits, systems, and equipment. May involve the installation, operation & maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Discipline concerning power systems, electronic and transmission equipment, electric service and supply systems, lighting systems, communication service and supply systems, fire alarm and detection systems, control systems or electrical installations.

An electrical engineer focuses on designing, maintaining and improving products that are powered by or produce electricity. Electrical engineering deals with electricity, electro-magnetism and electronics. It also covers power, control systems, telecommunications and signal processing. These engineers are usually concerned with large-scale electrical systems such as motor control and power transmission, as well as utilizing electricity to transmit energy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignements.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design
• elements for engineering works.
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

Qualifications And Experience:-

• Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Overall 3+ years of work experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in working as part of design engineering team performing Overhead Transmission Lines / Underground HV Cables design in consultancy firm is preferred.
• Working knowledge of design tools like PLSCADD, PLS POLE, PLS Tower and other design tools is desirable.
• Experience on Transmission Line Design including preparation of Short Circuit Force calculations, Sag Tension Calculations, Stringing Charts, Plan and Profile for EHV Transmission Lines is recommended.
• Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (for e.g., National Grid, Transgrid, Powergrid etc.,) is desirable
• Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is desirable
• Chartership or membership with IET, CIGRE or equivalent is highly preferable
• Very good communication skills (Oral and Written) in English language is mandatory

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone – uplifting communities, improving access and sustaining our planet.

We’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to act in an impactful and enduring way. We’re leading the change towards a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.

We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve in order to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.