Electrical Design Engineer - MEP

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Building Design) to join our MEP design team. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end electrical system design, coordination, documentation, and technical review for building projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Perform detailed electrical load calculations and estimate total power requirements.

• Design and size DG sets, transformers, and backup power systems.

• Plan power reception from electricity supply authorities as per local by-laws.

• Space planning for HT & LT panels and electrical equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

• Design electrical power distribution systems for:

◦ HVAC

◦ Plumbing

◦ Firefighting

◦ ELV and other building services

• Develop detailed single line diagrams (SLDs) and schematic diagrams for LT panels and sub-panels.

• Design and plan cable routing, cable tray sizing, and layouts (internal & external).

• Conduct voltage drop calculations and size LT cables accordingly.

• Calculate fault levels at different stages of the electrical distribution network.

• Design earthing systems and lightning protection schemes.

• Design internal, external, and emergency lighting systems.

• Perform UPS and inverter sizing for emergency power requirements.

Documentation & Tendering

• Prepare Design Basis Reports (DBR) and Detailed Project Reports (DPR).

• Develop BOQs (High Side & LT Side) and quantity take-off sheets (point wiring, lighting fixtures, HT cables, etc.).

• Prepare technical specifications, data sheets, and tender documents for electrical works.

• Review and approve shop drawings, technical submittals, and material approvals.

Site & Coordination

• Conduct site visits and inspections to review execution quality and prepare snag lists.

• Coordinate with HVAC, PHE, ELV, and other MEP disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with NBC 2016 and relevant electrical codes & standards.

Technical Skills Required:

• Voltage drop and fault level calculations

• Cable scheduling and routing

• Earthing and capacitor bank sizing

• DG and transformer sizing

• BOQ preparation and quantity estimation

• Knowledge of NBC 2016

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit