With experience in substation design work up to 400 kV, I likely possess a deep understanding of the technical and regulatory aspects required to design, plan, and implement high-voltage substations. Substations at this voltage level are critical for power transmission, playing a key role in stepping up or stepping down voltage levels to ensure efficient power flow across long distances.
My expertise might include designing various components such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays, ensuring they are correctly rated for the required voltage and current levels. I've likely worked with both primary and secondary substation designs, managing layouts, bus configurations, and fault protection strategies. Furthermore, ensuring compliance with safety standards and addressing environmental factors would also be a crucial part of my experience.
Additionally, experience at this level also means being familiar with the integration of digital systems such as SCADA for monitoring and control, and possibly designing for renewable energy integration.