Current Focus
Design & engineering leadership for metro rail power supply and third-rail systems.
RAIL • POWER • INFRASTRUCTURE
Engineering reliable power for rail & infrastructure.
I’m Venkatesh K, an electrical engineering professional with 15+ years of experience across metro rail electrification, traction power, substations, protection, SCADA, design review, testing and commissioning.
750 V DCThird-rail systems
33–400 kVSubstation exposure
IEC 61850Automation & SCADA
FAT → SATCommissioning lifecycle
ABOUT
Technical leadership grounded in site experience.
My career spans metro rail traction power, receiving and traction substations, protection and control, SCADA integration, earthing & bonding, interface management, vendor coordination, testing and commissioning.
I have worked in consultant, project-management and contractor environments. That combination helps me review designs not only for compliance, but also for constructability, commissioning readiness, operations and maintainability.
Education
B.Tech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering — SASTRA University.
Professional
Chartered Engineer (India), MIET (UK) and Functional Safety Engineer certification from TÜV SÜD.
CORE EXPERTISE
Power systems from grid intake to the running rail.
Experience across design review, technical approvals, system interfaces, FAT/SAT, commissioning and handover.
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Traction Power
750 V DC third rail, 25 kV OCS exposure, traction transformers, rectifiers, HSCB/DC switchgear, ETS/BLS and trackside isolation.
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HV / MV Substations
AIS/GIS systems across 400/230/132/66/33 kV, RSS/TSS/ASS, power and auxiliary transformers, switchgear and cable systems.
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Protection & Control
Relay coordination, C&R schemes, CT/VT applications, interlocking logic and numerical relay systems including SIPROTEC and other OEMs.
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SCADA & IEC 61850
RTU/SCADA interfaces, signal schedules, FAT/SAT, system integration and substation automation concepts.
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Earthing & Bonding
Traction earthing, bonding, return circuits, VLD-O interfaces, stray-current considerations and clean-earth coordination.
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Testing & Commissioning
FAT/SAT, equipment testing, protection testing, functional checks, energisation readiness, interface closure and handover support.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Metro rail and power infrastructure experience.
Bhopal & Indore Metro Phase 1
Design & engineering activities covering RSS/TSS/ASS, third rail, technical documents, interface coordination, vendor approvals and commissioning support.
- Power supply and traction design review
- Multi-discipline interface coordination
- Technical approvals and FAT/SAT support
Surat Metro Phase 1
General engineering consultancy for DC traction systems including 66 kV RSS, 33 kV ASS/TSS, rectifiers, DC switchgear, 750 V third rail and SCADA integration.
- Design and vendor-document review
- Relay protection and system integration
- Testing & commissioning oversight
Kolkata Metro Line 3
Project-management consultancy for execution of DC traction systems from Joka to Taratala, including substations, protection, third rail, ETS/BLS and SCADA.
- Control & protection schematic review
- Interlocking and relay coordination
- Execution, testing and commissioning
Bangalore Metro Phase 1
Experience across traction-power facilities and depot/mainline environments, including substations, 750 V DC systems, switchgear and SCADA-linked operations.
- 33/66 kV systems
- DC traction power and depot systems
- Testing, commissioning and O&M exposure
CAREER JOURNEY
Engineering, consultancy and commissioning.
22 May 2025 — Present
Manager — Design
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
MPMRCL Bhopal & Indore Metro Rail Project — design & engineering for RSS, TSS, ASS, LT and third-rail systems; interfaces, technical reviews and commissioning support.13 Mar 2023 — 17 May 2025
Section Engineer (Engineering Lead) — Third Rail & Power Supply
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd.
GMRCL Surat Metro Phase 1 — DC traction design review, technical approvals, protection, SCADA, testing and commissioning oversight.18 Apr 2022 — 08 Mar 2023
Deputy Manager — Electrical
elesquare Systems
Bangalore Metro Phase 2, Reach 5 & 6 — testing and commissioning of 66 kV RSS, 33 kV TSS/ASS, transformers, DC switchgear, LT panels, protection relays and third rail.20 Jan 2022 — 09 Apr 2022
Resident Engineer — Electrical Traction
Voyants Solutions Private Limited
Kolkata Metro Line 3 — PMC for DC traction, protection/control review, substations, 750 V third rail and commissioning.06 Mar 2019 — 01 Jan 2022
Senior Section Engineer — Traction
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 O&M — traction power operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, relay/protection work and SCADA-linked systems.09 Dec 2016 — 05 Mar 2019
Junior Engineer — Traction
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Bangalore Metro Phase 1 O&M — traction-power systems, substations, protection, 750 V DC third rail, technical-cell support and emergency response.15 Jun 2015 — 07 Dec 2016
Electrical Engineer
elesquare Systems
Bangalore Metro Phase 1 — site installation, testing and commissioning of 33 kV TSS/ASS, transformers, DC switchgear, LT systems, relays and third rail.04 Aug 2011 — 10 Jun 2015
Commissioning Engineer — Electrical
BGR Energy Systems Limited
Bangalore Metro Phase 1 and Mettur Thermal Power Plant — metro traction commissioning plus 400/230 kV AIS/GIS, transformers, switchgear, motors, protection and SCADA/DCS.CREDENTIALS
Engineering foundation and professional development.
EDUCATION
B.Tech — Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SASTRA University, 2011 — First Class, 74.87%.
PROFESSIONAL
CEng (India) • MIET (UK)
Chartered Engineer / Member, Institution of Engineers India; Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK.
CERTIFICATION
Functional Safety Engineer
Functional Safety Engineer certification from TÜV SÜD.
SYSTEMS & STANDARDS
Technical landscape.
IEC 61850EN 50126EN 50128EN 50129ANSIIS StandardsSIPROTEC 4/5ABBGESchneiderSécheronRailtech AluSingenSCADA / RTUFAT / SAT
RECRUITER VIEW
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Open the CV view for experience, key systems, education and selected project exposure.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Knowledge shared from practical engineering work.
POWER SYSTEMS
Short-Circuit Current — Practical Calculation Flow
A compact engineering method from source impedance through equipment duty checks.
SCADA / RTU
Clean Earth for RTU & SCADA Systems
Design considerations for signal reference, noise control and safe bonding.
TRACTION POWER
750 V DC Traction — System Overview
How substations, rectifiers, HSCBs, third rail, return circuit and protection fit together.
CONTACT
Let’s discuss rail, power and engineering opportunities.
For senior engineering, technical project management, design review, commissioning or traction-power opportunities, use the form or connect through your preferred professional channel.
Available for relevant opportunities in India and international markets.