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Job Title: Electrical Testing Engineer (HT/LT Switchyard & Power Transformers)
Location: Paschim Vihar, New Delhi
Experience: 3–8 Years
Salary: ₹3–6 LPA
Industry: Electrical EPC | Power Transmission | Power Distribution | Substations | Transformer Manufacturing
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer with hands-on expertise in testing HT/LT switchyard equipment, power transformers, substations, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in electrical testing, pre-commissioning activities, troubleshooting, preparation of test reports, and ensuring equipment is ready for safe energization as per industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform testing of HT/LT switchyard equipment, power transformers, substations, and associated electrical systems.
• Carry out Insulation Resistance (IR), Winding Resistance, Transformer Ratio Test (TTR), Vector Group Verification, Polarity Test, Continuity Test, Functional Test, and Magnetic Balance Test.
• Perform testing of Circuit Breakers, Current Transformers (CT), Potential Transformers (PT), Isolators, Lightning Arresters, Busbars, HT/LT Panels, Control & Protection Panels, and Switchyard Equipment.
• Conduct Primary Injection, Secondary Injection, Contact Resistance, Micro Ohm, Earth Resistance, and Cable Testing.
• Perform pre-commissioning checks and ensure all equipment is ready for commissioning and energization.
• Prepare test reports, inspection reports, punch point reports, and testing documentation.
• Coordinate with commissioning, project execution, QA/QC, and client teams during testing activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults identified during testing and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify testing results in accordance with IEC, IS, and project specifications.
• Ensure proper calibration and safe operation of all electrical testing equipment.
• Review SLDs, GA Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Protection Schematics, and technical documents before testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality procedures, and project documentation requirements.
• Travel to project sites for testing and commissioning support whenever required.
Required Skills
• Strong hands-on experience in HT/LT Switchyard and Power Transformer Testing.
• Good knowledge of testing procedures for transformers, switchyard equipment, HT/LT panels, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, isolators, protection panels, and electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience using Omicron, Megger, CPC 100, CT Analyzer, TTR Kit, Primary Injection Kit, Secondary Injection Kit, Micro Ohm Meter, Insulation Resistance Tester, and Earth Resistance Tester.
• Ability to analyze test results and identify electrical defects before commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret Single Line Diagrams (SLD), General Arrangement (GA) Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Protection Schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Good knowledge of IEC, IS, and electrical testing standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India for project testing activities.
Qualifications
• Diploma, B.E., or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–8 years of hands-on experience in testing HT/LT switchyards, power transformers, substations, and electrical equipment.
• Must be located within commutable distance to New Delhi, Delhi, India.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with transformer manufacturers, electrical EPC companies, power transmission utilities, distribution utilities, or substation projects.
• Experience in testing power transformers, switchyard equipment, HT/LT electrical systems, control & protection panels, and substation equipment.
• Exposure to pre-commissioning activities, commissioning support, fault analysis, and electrical project documentation.
• Familiarity with IEC/IS testing standards and preparation of testing reports.
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