Engr. Ramesh Dattatraya Suryavanshi

Director, Consultant, Project Manager, Senior Electrical & Power Systems Engineer | HVDC & EHV Grid Design Specialist | SMIEEE | CIGRÉ B4 Member

📍 Gulf Region  ✉️ [Available upon request]  🌐 [Professional Profile / LinkedIn]

Professional Summary

Engr. Ramesh Dattatraya Suryavanshi is a Director – Energy with more than 40 years of experience in electrical system design, execution, and optimization of high-voltage power systems across the utilities, oil & gas, petrochemical, and steel sectors.

His career spans multiple international projects involving 400 kV / 220 kV / 132 kV / 33 kV substations, ±500 kV HVDC bipoles, and EHV transmission systems across India and the Gulf region.
He has led several major initiatives in renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and subsea HVDC transmission systems, combining technical depth with strong leadership and business strategy expertise.

Career Highlights

  • Global Director – Renewable Energy Business, Quest Global
    • Responsible for renewable energy strategy, business development, HVDC engineering, and talent development.
    • Spearheaded initiatives integrating engineering excellence with digital transformation and sustainable infrastructure.
  • Team Leader – Mott MacDonald, Gulf Region
    • Directed the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Subsea HVDC Project (USD 300 million), encompassing 132 kV GIS substations and associated transmission infrastructure.
    • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and global OEMs including ABB Hitachi, KEPCO, EDF, and Kyushu Electric Power.
  • Project Manager – ADNOC Subsea Island Interconnection Project
    • Oversaw 320 kV DC subsea cable systems (140 km & 134 km routes), a part of a USD 3.8 billion subsea power transmission initiative transferring over 3,200 MW.
    • Managed engineering interfaces between Prysmian, ABB Hitachi, Samsung, and other consortium partners for VSC converter integration and GIS substations.
  • Lead Engineer – HVDC Bi-Pole ±500 kV Project, India
    • Managed the detailed design and execution of a 730 km HVDC transmission line, ensuring optimized design, reliability, and system stability.
  • Senior Consultant – GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA)
    • Contributed to the GCCIA Grid Interconnection Project, designing 400 kV EHV substations and 1170 km transmission lines connecting Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar.
    • Supported feasibility studies for asynchronous 50 Hz / 60 Hz interconnection via 3×600 MW HVDC back-to-back blocks.

Technical Expertise

  • Power System Design: HVDC, FACTS, EHV/HV substations, smart grid automation, and power system economics.
  • System Studies: Steady-state & dynamic modeling, load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, reactive power management, harmonic filter design (ETAP, DIgSILENT).
  • Engineering Management: Feasibility, conceptual design, detailed engineering, bid evaluation, FAT/SAT, and vendor coordination.
  • Specialized Engineering: Hazardous area design, cabling, earthing, lighting systems, relay protection, and automation.
  • Leadership: Strategic planning, business development, engineering mentoring, and renewable energy transition leadership.

Selected Major Projects

Project

Role

Key Technical Highlights

ADNOC Subsea Island Interconnection Project

Project Manager

320 kV DC Subsea Cables (140 & 134 km), 3.8B USD, 4×VSC HVDC Converters (1000 MW + 1200 MW), GIS Substations

ADNOC Subsea HVDC Project

Team Leader

132 kV GIS Substations, Transmission Design & Interface Coordination

HVDC Bi-Pole ±500 kV Project – India

Lead Engineer

±500 kV, 730 km HVDC Line, Converter Station Design, System Studies

GCCIA Grid Interconnection Project

Senior Consultant

400 kV AC Transmission, 3×600 MW HVDC Back-to-Back Intertie

Quest Global Renewable Energy Program

Global Director

HVDC Strategy, Talent Development, Renewable Business Expansion

Professional Affiliations & Leadership

  • Senior Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
  • Vice Chair, IEEE PES Mumbai Section
  • Secretary, IEEE TF SBLC Loads Subcommittee
  • Member, IEC TC 115 (HVDC Systems)
  • Member, CIGRÉ Study Committee B4 (DC Systems & Power Electronics)
  • Who’s Who Honoree, 2008–2009

Conference & Keynote Engagements

  • WePower SAR100, AIT Bangkok – Speaker
  • IEEE PES GTD Asia 2019, Bangkok – Panelist
  • IEEE IES Egypt Chapter 2020 – Keynote Speaker
  • NWET & AIPEM 2022, Bhubaneswar – Keynote on “Grid Modernisation & Digitalisation: Step Forward to Green Technology”
  • ICSTACE 2023, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technology – Keynote Speaker
  • IEC TC Meeting, Arnhem, Netherlands (2024) – India Representative

Core Competencies

  • Grid Modernization & Renewable Integration
  • HVDC & Subsea Transmission Systems
  • Protection, Automation & Smart Grids
  • Power System Economics & Optimization
  • Engineering Leadership & Strategic Planning
  • Business Development & Technical Mentorship

Professional Statement

“Engineering the future of energy demands vision, discipline, and a sustainable mindset. My mission is to drive the convergence of HVDC innovation, digital transformation, and renewable integration to empower the next generation of resilient power systems.”