Junior Engineer Electrical

Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines.  

Website: https://ayr.energy

Position Overview 

Electrical Design Engineer owns the complete electrical design lifecycle of EHV transformers — design, validation, optimization, and testing support. The role demands strong theoretical grounding, extensive calculation capability, openness to alternative design approaches, and active involvement in tendering and costing activities.

Key Responsibilities 

Electrical Design & Engineering 

• Design transformer electrical systems including core, windings, and insulation 

• Prepare electrical design documentation and calculations 

• Ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency targets are met 

• Perform design analysis using design software/simulation tools (e.g., SoftTeam / VIT programs or equivalent) 

Advanced Calculations & Theoretical Application 

• Perform extensive calculations: losses, impedance, efficiency, short-circuit and thermal considerations 

• Apply strong theoretical knowledge to validate designs 

• Evaluate alternative design approaches for optimization 

Tendering & Proposal Engineering 

• Support quotation and tendering activities 

• Develop preliminary designs for competitive bidding 

• Align technical solutions with commercial requirements 

Specification Interpretation 

• Interpret customer specifications and requirements 

• Ensure compliance with IEC, ANSI/IEEE, ISO standards 

Cross-Functional Coordination 

• Coordinate with mechanical and control teams 

• Work with sales, PMO, manufacturing, and testing teams 

Testing & Execution Support 

• Support FAT, routine, and type testing 

• Resolve design issues during execution 

Costing, Optimization & Commercial Awareness 

• Contribute to electrical costing for tendering and execution 

• Evaluate cost impact of materials, losses, and design choices 

• Support cost-performance trade-offs and optimization 

• Work with procurement for cost benchmarking 

• Provide inputs for budgetary and detailed costing 

Required Skills & Competencies 

Technical Expertise 

• Strong experience in electrical design of transformers (400kV+) 

• Deep understanding of transformer theory and design principles 

• Proven capability in complex engineering calculations 

• Ability to perform design analysis using SoftTeam/VIT programs (or equivalent design software) 

• Well versed with ANSI transformer designs 

• Well versed with reactive-type RMV (Regulating/Reversing) LTC designs with series booster transformers 

• Well versed with preventive auto/reactor transformer designs 

• Ability to evaluate multiple design alternatives 

• Knowledge of IEC, ANSI/IEEE standards 

• Awareness of electrical design cost drivers 

Engineering Awareness 

• Basic understanding of mechanical constraints and layout 

• Basic understanding of control systems and interfaces 

Professional Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to think beyond conventional solutions 

• Effective communication and collaboration 

• High ownership and execution focus 

Qualifications 

• 10+ years in transformer electrical design 

• Experience in EHV transformers preferred 

Mobility 

• Willing to relocate to Hyderabad 

Ideal Candidate 

An electrical design expert who combines strong theory, deep calculations, commercial awareness, and execution capability.