Job Description – Electrical Utility Operations, Maintenance & Projects Engineer

Department: Electrical / Utility
Function: Utility Maintenance & Projects
Industry: Solar PV / Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Utility Engineer responsible for electrical maintenance, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting, protection systems, and project execution for HT/LT electrical systems and utility equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle electrical utility maintenance and project execution activities.
• Perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical equipment including:
  • HT/LT Motors
  • Power & Distribution Transformers
  • HT/LT Switchgears
  • HT & LT Breakers
  • PCC/MCC Panels
  • Busducts and associated electrical systems
• Carry out relay testing, relay configuration, relay setting and commissioning.
• Ensure proper electrical protection coordination and troubleshooting of protection-related issues.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of electrical protection systems, including numerical relays.
• Work on VFDs, motors and drives, including fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and troubleshoot harmonics and power-quality-related issues.
• Handle DG Sets, synchronization and associated electrical systems.
• Work on SCADA systems for monitoring and control of electrical equipment.
• Execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities for HT/LT electrical systems.
• Support HT/LT shutdown planning, electrical isolation and safe maintenance practices.
• Coordinate with contractors/vendors during electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and maintain electrical maintenance records, testing reports, commissioning documents and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, SOPs, LOTO procedures and statutory requirements.

Key Technical Skills

• Cell Electrical Utility Maintenance & Projects
• HT/LT Electrical Systems
• Motors & Transformers
• HT/LT Switchgears and Breakers
• Relay Testing & Commissioning
• Relay Configuration & Relay Setting
• Electrical Protection & Protection Coordination
• VFD & Motor Drives
• Harmonics / Power Quality
• DG Sets
• Busduct
• SCADA
• Testing & Commissioning
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

Experience

3–8 years of relevant experience in Electrical Utility Maintenance, Projects, Testing & Commissioning, preferably in a manufacturing, process, power, renewable energy or large industrial setup.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in HT/LT electrical systems, relay testing & commissioning, protection systems, VFDs, breakers, transformers, motors, DG sets and SCADA, along with exposure to electrical utility projects and maintenance.

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English