Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer JD

We are hiring Electrical Design Engineer – Medium Voltage (MV) & Low Voltage (LV) Systems

Experience.

5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical design engineering for industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, water treatment, power, or infrastructure projects.

Job Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the complete electrical design of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) power distribution systems from concept through detailed engineering. The role includes preparation of design calculations, engineering documents, equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations, and support during procurement, FAT, installation, commissioning, and project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design

• Design MV and LV power distribution systems.

• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).

• Develop electrical load lists and load schedules.

• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting, and cable sizing calculations.

• Conduct protective relay coordination and selectivity studies.

• Prepare equipment sizing calculations.

• Design earthing and lightning protection systems.

• Design power distribution architecture for industrial plants.

Detailed Engineering

• Prepare cable schedules and cable routing drawings.

• Develop cable tray layouts.

• Prepare conduit layouts.

• Prepare lighting layouts and lighting calculations.

• Develop grounding layouts

• Prepare equipment layouts.

• Develop hazardous area electrical designs where applicable.

• Prepare junction box schedules.

• Prepare termination schedules.

• Prepare interconnection drawings.

Panel & Switchgear Engineering

• Design MV switchgear systems

• Design LV switchboards.

• Design MCCs and PCCs.

• Design PLC and control panels.

• Review vendor GA drawings.

• Review panel wiring diagrams

• Review internal layouts.

• Verify heat dissipation requirements

Equipment Selection

• MV Switchgear

• LV Switchboards

• MCCs

• Transformers

• UPS Systems

• Battery Chargers

• Diesel Generators

• VFDs and Soft Starters

• Motors

• Power Factor Correction Systems

• Bus Ducts

• Protection Relays

• Metering Systems

Engineering Documentation

• Design Basis

• Electrical Philosophy

• Calculation Reports

• Material Requisitions

• Technical Specifications

• Datasheets

• BOQs

• Technical Bid Evaluations

• Vendor Document Reviews

• FAT Procedures

• SAT Procedures

• As-built Documentation

Coordination

• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, HVAC, Telecom, and Automation disciplines.

• Coordinate with vendors during detailed engineering.

• Resolve technical queries from clients and site teams.

• Participate in design review meetings and HAZOP/SIL workshops where applicable.

Site Support

• Support construction teams during installation.

• Resolve site engineering issues.

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

• Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

• Support commissioning activities.

• Review red-line markups and prepare as-built drawings.

Software Skills

• ETAP

• DIgSILENT PowerFactory

• AutoCA

• EPLAN (preferred)

• Microsoft Office

• Navisworks (preferred

• BIM/Revit (advantage)

• Dialux

• Caneco or similar electrical calculation software

Knowledge Requirements

• IEC Standards

• IEEE Standards

• NFPA Standard

• BS Standards

• IEC 61439

• IEC 60076

• IEC 60947

• IEC 60204

• IEC 60364

• IEC 60529

• IEC 61850 (preferred)

• IEC 62443 awareness (preferred)

Technical Competencies

• MV/LV system design

• Electrical protection system

• Power system studies

• Motor control systems

• Generator synchronization

• ATS and AMF systems

• Busbar sizing

• Harmonic analysis

• Arc Flash studies

• Earthing system design

• Lightning protection

• Electrical safety

• Hazardous area installations

• Energy management systems

Preferred Industry Experience

• Oil & Gas

• Petrochemical

• LN

• Water & Wastewater

• Power Plant

• Data Center

• Renewable Energy

• Industrial Manufacturing

• Cement Plants

• Mining

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Team player with strong coordination skills

• Client-facing experience.

• Ability to work under project deadlines.

Deliverables

• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

• Protection Coordination Studies

• Load Flow Studies

• Short Circuit Studies

• Cable Schedule

• Cable Tray Layouts

• Earthing Layouts

• Lighting Layouts

• Equipment Layouts

• BOQs

• Material Requisitions

• Datasheets

• Technical Specifications

• As-built Drawings

Requirements
Electrical Design Engineer JD We are hiring Electrical Design Engineer – Medium Voltage (MV) & Low Voltage (LV) Systems Experience. 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical design engineering for industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, water treatment, power, or infrastructure projects. Job Summary The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the complete electrical design of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) power distribution systems from concept through detailed engineering. The role includes preparation of design calculations, engineering documents, equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations, and support during procurement, FAT, installation, commissioning, and project close-out. Key Responsibilities Electrical System Design • Design MV and LV power distribution systems. • Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs). • Develop electrical load lists and load schedules. • Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting, and cable sizing calculations. • Conduct protective relay coordination and selectivity studies. • Prepare equipment sizing calculations. • Design earthing and lightning protection systems. • Design power distribution architecture for industrial plants. Detailed Engineering • Prepare cable schedules and cable routing drawings. • Develop cable tray layouts. • Prepare conduit layouts. • Prepare lighting layouts and lighting calculations. • Develop grounding layouts • Prepare equipment layouts. • Develop hazardous area electrical designs where applicable. • Prepare junction box schedules. • Prepare termination schedules. • Prepare interconnection drawings. Panel & Switchgear Engineering • Design MV switchgear systems • Design LV switchboards. • Design MCCs and PCCs. • Design PLC and control panels. • Review vendor GA drawings. • Review panel wiring diagrams • Review internal layouts. • Verify heat dissipation requirements Equipment Selection • MV Switchgear • LV Switchboards • MCCs • Transformers • UPS Systems • Battery Chargers • Diesel Generators • VFDs and Soft Starters • Motors • Power Factor Correction Systems • Bus Ducts • Protection Relays • Metering Systems Engineering Documentation • Design Basis • Electrical Philosophy • Calculation Reports • Material Requisitions • Technical Specifications • Datasheets • BOQs • Technical Bid Evaluations • Vendor Document Reviews • FAT Procedures • SAT Procedures • As-built Documentation Coordination • Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, HVAC, Telecom, and Automation disciplines. • Coordinate with vendors during detailed engineering. • Resolve technical queries from clients and site teams. • Participate in design review meetings and HAZOP/SIL workshops where applicable. Site Support • Support construction teams during installation. • Resolve site engineering issues. • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). • Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) • Support commissioning activities. • Review red-line markups and prepare as-built drawings. Software Skills • ETAP • DIgSILENT PowerFactory • AutoCA • EPLAN (preferred) • Microsoft Office • Navisworks (preferred • BIM/Revit (advantage) • Dialux • Caneco or similar electrical calculation software Knowledge Requirements • IEC Standards • IEEE Standards • NFPA Standard • BS Standards • IEC 61439 • IEC 60076 • IEC 60947 • IEC 60204 • IEC 60364 • IEC 60529 • IEC 61850 (preferred) • IEC 62443 awareness (preferred) Technical Competencies • MV/LV system design • Electrical protection system • Power system studies • Motor control systems • Generator synchronization • ATS and AMF systems • Busbar sizing • Harmonic analysis • Arc Flash studies • Earthing system design • Lightning protection • Electrical safety • Hazardous area installations • Energy management systems Preferred Industry Experience • Oil & Gas • Petrochemical • LN • Water & Wastewater • Power Plant • Data Center • Renewable Energy • Industrial Manufacturing • Cement Plants • Mining Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication and technical writing skills • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Team player with strong coordination skills • Client-facing experience. • Ability to work under project deadlines. Deliverables • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) • Protection Coordination Studies • Load Flow Studies • Short Circuit Studies • Cable Schedule • Cable Tray Layouts • Earthing Layouts • Lighting Layouts • Equipment Layouts • BOQs • Material Requisitions • Datasheets • Technical Specifications • As-built Drawings