CDAE - Primary Design Engineer

Lead and manage all aspects of primary engineering from project initiation through to as-built documentation,

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Review HV design documentation in accordance with applicable specifications and ensure the completion of relevant design deliverables.

Oversee the development of design documentation includ

Submit complete design packages for design audits and ensure compliance with formal change management processes.

Attend and actively contribute to design review meetings and hazard identification reviews.

Issue final certified design packages and coordinate formal design compliance documentation.

Responsible for managing primary engineering scope within schedule, budget, and risk frameworks, including forecasting and change management.

Provide solutions for substation configurations, including single-line diagrams, layout planning, technical drawings, and supporting documentation based on applicable standards and project requirements.

Prepare equipment specifications, request-for-quotation (RFQ) packages, and evaluate supplier documentation to ensure technical compliance.

Support site execution teams with technical input during the construction and commissioning phases.

Carry out technical calculations, bills of quantities, and equipment schedules.

Review supplier designs and factory acceptance test plans; attend FATs and other key verification activities.

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant experience in substation design and engineering, ideally with a background in EHV/HV AIS and GIS substation projects.

Certifications & Skills:

Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) for HV plant or equivalent authorization under national regulations.

Proficiency in MS Office and CAD software, particularly MicroStation and AutoCAD.