Job Title: Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Primary (HV Substations)
Location: Karachi, Pakistan (Preferred) | Remote (Open across Pakistan)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About The Role
We are looking for a
Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Primary with expertise in
HV Substation Design (up to 220kV) to support renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in primary design engineering, electrical studies, and substation layouts while ensuring compliance with international engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design AIS/GIS HV substations up to 220kV, including indoor and outdoor layouts.
- Perform earthing system design, grounding calculations, and lightning protection design.
- Prepare cable sizing calculations, cable layouts, and equipment selection.
- Conduct load flow, short circuit, and reactive power compensation studies.
- Develop engineering drawings, technical reports, and design documentation.
- Support BOQ preparation, technical proposals, and procurement activities.
- Ensure designs comply with IEC and IEEE standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in HV Substation Primary Design.
- Experience with AIS/GIS substations up to 220kV.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CDEGS, and MS Office.
- Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.
- Excellent technical reporting, analytical, and teamwork skills.
Recruitment Partner: Sperton
This position is being managed by Sperton, a global talent partner connecting high-performing professionals with leading organizations worldwide.
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a
Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across
Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.