Lead Engineer, Electrical

Overview

Lead the electrical design of power distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing, distribution, and other industrial and commercial facilities, working with architects, ME/EE engineers and licensed engineers in the office and remotely.

What you'll do

• Coordinate power utility connections for 277/480V building services.
• Perform power distribution calculations, including switchboards, panel boards, transformers, wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, cable tray sizing and fill, and AIC calculations.
• Specify Motor Control Centers, including VFDs and starters.
• Design interior and exterior lighting using Visual Lighting.
• Prepare design criteria, one-line diagrams and specifications for electrical equipment.
• Select and size UPS for the SCADA system and three-phase inverters on site.
• Size and route MV, LV and fiber optic cables.
• Perform lightning and insulation coordination studies.
• Design wiring and conduit drawings using AutoCAD.
• Help resolve EE-oriented Change Request Notices and Requests for Information.
• Assist in developing construction drawings and review work packages.
• Prepare grounding and bonding plans for new equipment.
• Maintain the NAMS and cable and raceway program.
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 12-18 years of electrical design experience.
• Hands-on experience preparing single line diagrams, panel IGA and EGA drawings, and schematics based on technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Calculation and selection of motors, drives, AC, load calculations and cable selection based on application and design standards.
• Electrical studies for voltage drop, load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protective device coordination and arc flash analysis using SKM / Easypower software.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, site and installation standards and specifications.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Write regular progress reports and present them to project managers and clients.
• Knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA, British (BS), European, IS and other standards.
• Tools: AutoCAD Electrical, SKM, Easypower, Visual Lighting, REVIT.
• Ability to produce electrical design on a multi-discipline project.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients and vendors.
• Good general computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Nice to have

• Food, beverage, pharmaceutical or semiconductor facilities engineering experience (highly desired).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (MEP) software.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Works in the office and remotely.