Vraj Shah

As Electrical (Protection) Engineer, I moved into this role with previous experience working at substation.

My Key Responsibilities in this role were :

Developed and verified protection relay settings and configuration files for intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) across generation, transmission, and distribution assets to enhance system reliability.

Performed comprehensive fault studies and network modeling using PSS/E, PowerFactory, CAPE to determine short-circuit currents and calculate optimal relay coordination margins.

Established and implemented protection standards for line, busbar, transformer, and feeder protection schemes, ensuring high sensitivity, speed, and selectivity.

Trained and Educated on Programmed advanced logic functions within numerical relays (Siemens SIPROTEC, ABB) to execute automated control and interlocking schemes.

As a Electrical (Power) Engineer, my focus was on primary high-voltage equipment. I received 3 months on-site training.

My Key responsibilities were :

• Developed detailed engineering specifications and technical data sheets for major primary plant equipment, including power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, and instrument transformers.
• Specifying switchgear, transformers, and instrument transformers; calculating substation earthing grids; and designing physical layouts.
• Conducted insulation coordination studies and lightning protection designs to ensure equipment resilience against overvoltages and environmental factors.
• Conducted insulation coordination studies and lightning protection designs to ensure equipment resilience against over voltages and environmental factors.
• Performed rigorous electrical calculation verification, including busbar short-circuit forces, rigid/flexible conductor sizing, and AC/DC auxiliary load calculations.

• Technical Design: Designed and modeled grid-connection projects, battery storage, and renewable generation assets.
• Data Analysis: Process data regarding power system performance, renewable energy yield, and portfolio operations.
• Shadowed senior engineers during site visits to observe equipment testing and site audits.: Shadow senior engineers at generation sites and participate in equipment testing and site audits.
• System Updates: Updated technical drawings, maintained Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and developed data-reporting dashboards to support project teams.
• Supported engineering teams in developing and testing renewable energy technologies.
• Prepared technical documentation and reports for project evaluations to aid decision-making.