Senior Electrical Engineer (Wind Energy & HV Primary Substation – Utility-Scale Projects >200 MW )

This
document defines the minimum and preferred recruitment requirements for hiring
a Senior Electrical Engineer (Wind & HV Substation) responsible for
electrical engineering design governance, grid integration, construction
support, commissioning and operational readiness of utility-scale Wind energy
projects, including primary substation construction up to 400 kV and above.The role is
a Head Office position acting as Owner, Owner’s Engineer or Electrical
Technical Authority, providing expert design review and technical leadership
across the full project lifecycle from early-stage feasibility through to
Commercial Operation Date (COD).  Responsibilities-Act as electrical design authority and technical lead for wind
power projects from concept design through to commissioning and handover.Define, maintain and enforce Owner
electrical standards, design criteria and design philosophies for wind and HV
substation scopes.Review, challenge and approve EPC and
OEM electrical designs, studies, specifications, protection coordination
studies and calculations.Lead design and oversight of primary HV
substation construction up to 400 kV, including transformers, switchgear,
protection and metering.Oversee MV collector systems, turbine
electrical interfaces, array cables and wind farm substation design.Lead grid connection activities
including grid code compliance, fault ride-through, reactive power capability
and coordination with utilities and TSOs.Manage electrical interfaces between
wind turbines, MV collector networks, primary substations, SCADA systems and
export cables or transmission lines.Review and approve technical
specifications for HV equipment, switchgear, transformers, cables and
protection systems.Support procurement activities including
technical evaluation of electrical equipment, HV plant suppliers and OEM wind
turbine electrical systems.Support construction, commissioning,
testing, energization programmes and achievement of COD.Provide electrical input to contractual,
commercial and technical risk management discussions.Support O&M and Asset Management
teams post-COD, including failure analysis and performance optimization.Requirements  General Experience10-15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering within
power generation or renewable energy projects.7–10 years of direct hands-on experience in wind energy projects above
200 MW.Demonstrable experience in primary HV substation design and construction
(132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV or above).Proven experience working under EPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed
delivery models.Experience working with utilities, IPPs, EPC contractors, turbine OEMs
or engineering consultants.  Technology-Specific Design Experience (Wind
& HV)MV collector system design and turbine electrical interface engineering.Primary HV substation design: layout, equipment sizing, protection
schemes, earthing, cable management and civil coordination.Wind farm substation engineering: transformers, switchgear, MV/HV
busbars and grid compliance systems.Power system studies: load flow, short-circuit analysis, protection
coordination and arc flash.Grid code compliance: fault ride-through, reactive power, frequency
response and energization requirements.SCADA, plant controller (PPC) and wind farm control system interfaces.High-voltage commissioning and energization procedures, including
coordination with grid operators. Technical CompetenciesAdvanced HV substation design (up to 400 kV or above): primary plant,
protection, metering and earthing.Wind farm MV collector network design and cable sizing calculations.Power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protection and stability
analysis.Grid connection engineering, interconnection requirements and utility
coordination.SCADA, PPC and wind farm control systems.Commissioning, energization and high-voltage testing procedures.Construction sequencing and critical path management for HV electrical
works.Reliability runs and performance tests on wind generation plant.Project controls including Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.Risk management, QA/QC and electrical inspection test plans.Interface management between civil, structural, mechanical and
electrical disciplines.Contractual and Commercial
ExperienceCandidates must
demonstrate solid understanding of electrical project contracts, including:Electrical EPC Contracts and Wind Turbine Supply Agreements.HV substation construction and commissioning contracts.Grid Connection Agreements with TSOs and utilities.Lender requirements and electrical technical due diligence for wind
projects.Electrical performance guarantees, liquidated damages and delay
provisions.Change order and claims management.Completion, acceptance and electrical handover procedures. Health & SafetyDemonstrated
commitment to HSE principles with specific expertise in HV electrical safety:Strong understanding of HV electrical safety risks associated with
substation construction, energization, switching operations and commissioning
of wind generation plant.Ensure EPC contractors and OEMs fully comply with HSE policies,
electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, LOTO requirements and
site-specific safety rules.Lead preparation, review and approval of JSA, Method Statements, Risk
Assessments and HV Switching Procedures.Oversee safe energization, switching and commissioning activities with
proper coordination of site HSE teams, grid operators and control rooms.Promote a Zero Harm safety culture across multidisciplinary project
teams.