Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This position is accountable for the layout, configuration, and electrical design of switchgear, ensuring projects meet design, budget, and schedule limitations. The role involves close communication with project and engineering managers and providing virtual technical support to the shop floor. Main Responsibilities Layout and configuration of switchgear. Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations. Creation of electrical one-line, elevation drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD. Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources. Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application. Interpreting customer requirements by reading customer documents such as customer one-line, specification, layout drawing, etc. Ensures assignments are within design, budget, and schedule limitations. Communicates project concerns and suggestions, both verbally and in writing, with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager. Participates as needed in proposal acceptance reviews, offering acceptance or recommendations for improvement on the systems engineering scope of work and labor hours estimated on the proposed project. Provide virtual technical support for the shop floor for the orders engineered. Take up stretched assignments as and when needed. Should be able to work on Shift-Flexible timings to support United States SE-shop floor. Minimal travel may be required. Required Competencies Strong basic Electrical Engineering knowledge. Good verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills. Excellent problem resolution skills. Ability to interpret basic front elevation, one-line, and schematic drawings. To work in a virtual environment (without seeing the product physically, as Manufacturing Plants are in North America). Should be a team player and be able to work in a multicultural team. Preferred Competencies Knowledge of low voltage switchboard/switchgear design, installation, and application. Experience using AutoCAD. Familiarity with Relays & their function. Knowledge on UL standards (UL1558, UL891) is an added advantage. Behavioral Competencies To be professional and ethical at all times. Exhibit a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace. To be Passionate, Open, and Respectful, straightforward in one's dealing and act with Integrity, to be Effective and deliver high performance, and be pragmatic and fast. Qualifications BE/B.Tech or Masters in Electrical/Power System Engineering along with 2 to 5 years of experience in the manufacture or design of electrical distribution equipment