Fourth Partner Energy
Website:
fourthpartner.co
Job details:
Company Description Fourth Partner Energy is India’s leading renewable energy firm, developing and financing Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and Battery Storage projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. As a full-service Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO), it provides end-to-end capabilities including evaluation, design, planning, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of critical solar infrastructure. The company is backed by respected global investors such as Norfund, TPG’s RISE Fund, IFC, and ADB, reflecting strong financial and strategic support. With an asset base of over 1.5 GW across 24 states in India and Southeast Asia, Fourth Partner Energy has delivered projects for marquee clients including Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Walmart, Schneider, Skoda, Ferrero, Airtel, D-Mart, and ICICI Bank, offering professionals exposure to large-scale, high-impact renewable initiatives.
Location: Hyderabad, India
Roles & Responsibilities (as stated and not limited to)
1. Technical Design & Engineering
- Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Key Line Diagrams (KLD), and General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) for substations ranging from 33kV, 66kV, 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV.
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and equipment sizing for Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers (CT/PT), and Surge Arresters.
- Design protection and control schemes, including Distance Protection, Differential Protection, and Restricted Earth Fault (REF) schemes.
- Design and supervise Substation Automation Systems (SAS) based on IEC 61850 protocols.
- Coordinate with Civil Engineering teams for structural designs of gantries, equipment supports, cable trenches, and control room buildings while ensuring statutory electrical clearances.
2. Grid Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure all substation designs comply with CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations.
- Ensure compliance with Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023, including integration of Disturbance Recorders (DR), Station Event Loggers (SEL), and other mandatory monitoring systems with required data resolution.
- Coordinate and review Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Studies, and Transient Stability Studies to ensure grid stability and renewable energy integration.
- Ensure compliance with CTU/STU connectivity requirements, grid codes, and applicable statutory regulations.
3. Project & Vendor Management
- Prepare Technical Specifications, Scope of Work, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for procurement activities.
- Review technical bids submitted by vendors and support techno-commercial evaluations.
- Conduct and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for major electrical equipment, including Power Transformers, GIS, AIS, and associated substation equipment.
- Coordinate with Solar, Wind, and BESS design teams to ensure seamless integration of renewable energy projects at pooling substations.
- Provide technical support during engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project execution phases.
4. Technical Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure adherence to Indian Standards (IS), IEC, IEEE standards, and other applicable engineering codes.
- Support optimization of AIS (Air Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas Insulated Substations) based on project requirements.
- Assist in the integration of STATCOMs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into renewable energy projects.
- Maintain engineering documentation, design calculations, technical reports, and project records.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory developments in the power and renewable energy sector.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Indian Standards (IS), IEC, and IEEE 80/605 (Earthing & Busbar Design).
- Experience in STATCOM and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration.
- Expertise in AIS and GIS Substation Design and Optimization.
- Hands-on experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSS®E, DigSILENT, and drafting tools such as AutoCAD (preferred).
- Deep understanding of CTU and STU transmission and distribution grid networks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, consultants, OEMs, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
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