ALE / Lead Engineer – HV Switchgear

Responsibilities:-

• Direct the design, development, and validation of HV switchgear for wind turbines, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability
• Provide technical guidance in HV insulation coordination, dielectric performance, and switching technologies for wind energy applications
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and other relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to wind turbine electrical systems
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical reviews for new and existing switchgear products in the wind energy sector
• Collaborate with internal teams, including mechanical, electrical, and testing engineers, to optimize switchgear designs for integration into wind turbines
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and certification bodies to ensure switchgear solutions meet project and regulatory requirements
• Support field teams in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to HV switchgear in wind turbine applications
• Participate in research initiatives on SF6-free alternatives and emerging HV switchgear technologies for wind turbines
• Contribute to cost reduction, performance improvement, and sustainability initiatives within the wind power sector
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best engineering practices for HV switchgear in renewable energy applications
• Manage offshore wind turbine (WTG) customer projects, ensuring timely document deliverables, handling TQs, supporting interface engineering, and participating in supplier FAT
• Conduct switchgear supplier qualification through technical design reviews, testing, and quality & reliability assessments specific to wind turbine applications

Qualifications and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HV switchgear design, development, or testing in wind energy applications
• Good knowledge of electrical power systems, insulation materials, and switching mechanisms
• Familiarity with high-voltage laboratory testing and validation procedures
• Ability to manage projects and work in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with IEC 61850 communication, Substation Automation System/SCADA, signals, and relay configurations
• Experience in Gas Insulated Switchgear cost modeling
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical drawings & schematics is essential; experience in protection coordination studies using ETAP/DigSilent

Competencies:-

• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work alone and make informed technical decisions
• Motivated, goal-oriented, and possess a solution-oriented mindset with a strong attitude
• Innovation-driven mindset to enhance product development
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of sustainability trends in the wind energy industry

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Vestas strives to be the most inclusive workplace in the sustainable energy industry and ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the social identity. We are stronger as a company not despite our differences, but because of them, both professionally and personally. Beyond a diverse workforce, we want to ensure that all of our employees are included and actively contributing to Vestas’ success and innovation. Only then can we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and ensure sustainability in everything we do.

At Vestas, we offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and passion. We expect everyone to live up to these in their day to day work – no matter what you do and where you are in the organisation.