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Job Summary
Job Title Design Head Electrical / Mechanical
Location - Pune India
Role Overview
The Design Head Electrical/Mechanical will act as the Owners technical authority for all electrical engineering aspects of a 200 MW Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant (CCPP). The role is responsible for review validation and approval of electrical design and engineering documents prepared by the EPC Contractor and Owners Engineer (OE) ensuring compliance with project requirements grid codes statutory regulations and best industry practices.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design Review & Governance
Lead Owner-side review and approval of all electrical design deliverables from EPC and OE.
Ensure designs meet safety reliability operability maintainability and lifecycle cost objectives.
Act as the single-point technical authority for electrical systems across the project.
Plant Electrical Systems (Generation & BOP)
Review electrical systems covering:
o GT & ST generators and generator transformers
o Unit and station auxiliary transformers
o MV & LV distribution systems
o MCCs VFDs UPS DC systems emergency DGs
o Lighting earthing lightning protection cable systems
Validate load lists power balance short-circuit levels protection coordination grounding and arc-flash studies.
Switchyard Grid Interconnection & Transmission
Review and approve 225 kV switchyard and power evacuation system designs including SLDs layouts protection metering and SAS/SCADA interfaces.
Review electrical design of 225 kV transmission line including insulation coordination protection schemes and grid interface requirements.
Coordinate with grid utility and regulatory authorities for technical approvals and compliance.
Protection Control & Automation
Review protection philosophy relay schemes interlocks and coordination studies.
Ensure seamless integration between plant DCS switchyard automation system (SAS) and grid & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate technical interfaces between EPC OE OEMs grid utility and internal owner teams.
Review and resolve technical deviations design changes and non-conformities.
Construction & Commissioning Support
Provide technical support during construction testing energization and grid synchronization.
Review and approve as-built drawings and final electrical documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelors degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)
Experience
18 years of experience in power plant electrical engineering
Proven experience on combined cycle gas power plants
Strong background in owner-side or EPC design review roles
Hands-on experience with 225 kV or higher voltage switchyards and transmission systems
Key Competencies
Deep knowledge of CCPP electrical systems and grid interconnection
Strong understanding of IEC / IEEE / IS / ANSI standards and grid codes
Ability to critically review EPC/OE designs and drive technical optimization
Excellent coordination leadership and decision-making skills
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