Design Engineering Manager - Electrical

**Location:** Chennai  
**Experience:** 6–10 Years  

**Qualification:** B.E. in Electrical Engineering(111)

### Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to handle electrical engineering and design activities for water and wastewater treatment projects.

The role involves developing electrical layouts, preparing technical drawings and specifications, planning power distribution systems, and ensuring that all electrical installations meet project requirements and applicable safety standards.

You will also coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support technical documentation, and provide assistance during equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.

### Key Responsibilities

**1. Electrical Design & Engineering**
- Develop electrical designs and engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, and instrument schedules.
- Define electrical requirements and provide inputs for control philosophies.
- Design and plan low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with plant equipment and control systems.

**2. Power Distribution & Cable Engineering**
- Perform power and control cable sizing based on equipment and project requirements.
- Prepare cable routing and cable tray layout drawings.
- Carry out voltage drop calculations and electrical load balancing.
- Plan and review Motor Control Centres (MCCs), transformers, and associated electrical systems.
- Incorporate energy-efficient solutions such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters.

**3. Technical Documentation & Design Coordination**
- Prepare electrical material submittals and technical specifications.
- Provide engineering inputs and guidance for shop drawings.
- Develop method statements and risk assessment documents.
- Prepare testing and commissioning procedures.
- Compile and review Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Ensure technical documents comply with project specifications and applicable electrical standards.

**4. Compliance & Quality Assurance**
- Ensure electrical designs meet relevant regulatory requirements, safety standards, and project specifications.
- Review electrical drawings and technical submissions for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to resolve design-related issues.
- Identify potential technical risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

**5. Installation, Testing & Commissioning**
- Provide technical support during electrical equipment installation and site execution.
- Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for electrical systems.
- Assist in resolving electrical design and installation-related issues at project sites.
- Verify that installed systems meet approved design specifications and operational requirements.
- Support project teams during system handover and documentation closure.

### Required Skills & Qualifications

- B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Water & Wastewater Treatment industry.
- Hands-on experience in electrical design for water or wastewater treatment plants.
- Strong knowledge of Single Line Diagrams, cable sizing, cable tray layouts, and voltage drop calculations.
- Experience in planning MCCs, transformers, and low/medium-voltage electrical systems.
- Understanding of electrical load calculations, load balancing, and power distribution.
- Practical exposure to VFDs and soft starters.
- Experience preparing material submittals, method statements, risk assessments, and O&M manuals.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Exposure to site execution, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Good technical documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

### Job Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu.