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Kalikinkar Saha

@kalikinkarsaha

Principal Electrical Designer at Wood delivering 3D electrical design for oil and gas projects, including OMV Petrom SAF HVO.

India

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At Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt. Ltd., I deliver electrical design for projects including OMV Petrom SAF HVO, ADNOC P5, and Almalyk MOF-3. My work includes 3D modeling, 2D layout extraction, material take-offs, and hazardous area classification.

At COWI India Pvt. Ltd., I led Electrical & Instrumentation design deliverables for the Bapco Modernization Program, including cable routing, earthing, and lighting layouts. I also developed a team of designers and coordinated with the client and COWI Denmark head office.

Earlier, I worked on electrical layouts and 3D modeling for power projects at L&T – Sargent & Lundy Ltd., and delivered design engineering from proposal through commissioning at McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd. I bring experience with tools including AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant 3D, and MicroStation, along with IEC, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Designer – Electrical / Lead Designer E&I

Current

Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Lead electrical designer on major projects including OMV Petrom SAF HVO, ADNOC P5, Almalyk MOF-3, and Safaniyah ISF, delivering 3D modeling, 2D layout extraction, MTO, and hazardous area classification. Prepare and review E&I design deliverables, supervise and train designers, and coordinate with clients and global teams.

E3D SmartPlant 3D Cable Raceway Design Grounding Systems Lighting Design Hazardous Area Classification MTO Preparation Team Leadership Client Coordination

Chief Electrical Designer

COWI India Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 7 months)

Led Electrical & Instrumentation design deliverables for the Bapco Modernization Program (EPC, Bahrain), including cable routing, earthing, and lighting layouts. Developed and led a team of designers, coordinating directly with client and COWI Denmark head office.

Cable Routing Grounding Systems Lighting Layouts Team Leadership Client Coordination EPC Projects

Senior Designer – Electrical

L&T – Sargent & Lundy Ltd.

Jul 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 5 months)

Delivered electrical layout design and 3D modeling of cable raceway and equipment for major power projects, including 8x20MW Adrar, 1x26MW Calabar, Sabiya 3x750MW CCGT, and Shree Singaji Thermal Power Stage-II. Deputed on-site to a nuclear power plant in the UAE for 9+ months and led proposal engineering and BOQ estimation.

3D Modeling Cable Raceway Design Equipment Layout Microstation Plades Proposal Engineering BOQ Estimation

Asst. Manager – Electrical

McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd.

Oct 2006 - Jul 2014 (7 years 9 months)

Delivered design engineering from proposal through commissioning for Bhilai By-Product Plant, RSP Stock House BF#5, and VSP Sinter Plant-3. Promoted twice, advancing from trainee to Assistant Manager.

Design Engineering Proposal Engineering Commissioning Electrical Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development

Diploma, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2003 - 2006

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development, completed in 2006.