Electrical Design Engineer (Low Voltage)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, control circuits, interlock schemes, terminal plans, and cable schedules using EPLAN.
• Design and engineer Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), distribution boards, synchronization panels, and control panels in accordance with IEC 61439 standards.
• Prepare detailed electrical layouts and panel arrangements based on customer requirements, project specifications, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Configure and integrate protection, metering, monitoring, and control devices within switchgear systems.

Technical Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure designs comply with applicable IEC standards, customer specifications, utility requirements, and internal engineering procedures.
• Perform protection coordination reviews and verify selectivity concepts where applicable.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical design teams to ensure proper integration between electrical and mechanical layouts.
• Provide technical support to project managers, procurement, manufacturing, QA/QC, and commissioning teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Bill of Materials & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with approved electrical designs.
• Support estimation and procurement teams with component selection, material specifications, and technical clarifications.
• Review component availability and recommend suitable alternatives when required.
• Manage engineering documentation, revision control, and project records .

Manufacturing & Project Support

• Support production teams by resolving design-related issues during manufacturing and assembly.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, customer discussions, and factory acceptance activities when required.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements, design standardization, and development of reusable design templates.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of IEC 61439, IEC 60947, and related Low Voltage standards.
• Sound understanding of power distribution systems, protection coordination, and motor control applications.
• Familiarity with LV switchgear platforms such as Siemens SIVACON S8, Siemens solutions, or equivalent OEM systems (Schneider, ABB, Eaton, Legrand, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, project requirements, and customer standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, switchgear assemblies, protection devices, metering systems, and control equipment.
• Familiarity with OEM catalogs, technical manuals, and product configurators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens SIVACON S8 system design and engineering.
• Software for electrical networks calculations like ETAP , Docwin , Simaris design , Ecodial and others.
• Knowledge of SIMARIS Design, SIMARIS Configuration, or equivalent switchgear engineering tools.
• Understanding PLC-based control systems, ATS panels, synchronization systems, and communication protocols.
• Experience within panel manufacturing, switchgear factories, or EPC project environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with strong technical documentation skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.