Primary Engineer
Position: Primary Engineer
Job Code: R0126711
Domain: Electrical / Substation Design
Key Responsibilities
Design AIS/GIS substations up to EHV voltage levels.
Prepare primary engineering drawings including layouts, sections, equipment arrangement and cable routing.
Perform grounding/earthing and lightning protection design.
Prepare and review equipment specifications, BOMs and RFQs.
Review vendor technical offers and engineering documents.
Ensure designs comply with applicable IEC and IEEE standards.
Prepare/review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams, vendors and customers for technical requirements and design reviews.
Required Skills
8–12 years of relevant Substation Primary Design experience.
Strong experience in AIS/GIS substation design.
Exposure to EHV/HV substations.
Hands-on knowledge of:
Primary equipment layout
Section/elevation drawings
Earthing/grounding
Lightning protection
Cable routing
Equipment specifications
BOM/RFQ preparation
Vendor offer evaluation
Good knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Preferred Candidate
Candidates with strong HV/EHV AIS/GIS substation primary engineering and design experience will be preferred. Experience in utility, EPC, or power transmission projects is an advantage.
- Department
- Renewable Energy
- Role
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Locations
- India
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job Description
- Primary Engineer
- Job location
- Chennai
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
