Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Switchboard Design Engineer / Team Lead

Location: Vadodara / Pune, India

Experience: 10–15+ Years

Function: Electrical Engineering / Design

Industry: Electrical Equipment, Power Distribution, Data Centers

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Switchboard Design Engineer / Team Lead with strong expertise in low-voltage switchboard design, UL 891 compliance, and North American electrical standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing low-voltage switchboards for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications, particularly data centers.

The candidate should possess a thorough understanding of UL 891, NFPA 70 (NEC), applicable NEMA requirements, and North American electrical design practices, along with familiarity with European electrical standards and IEC-based design principles.

This role combines technical expertise with team leadership. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of 4–5 electrical design engineers, oversee engineering deliverables, ensure design quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality switchboard solutions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Switchboard Design and Engineering

2. North American Standards and UL 891 Compliance

3. European Standards and International Engineering

4. Data Center Electrical Infrastructure

5. Team Leadership and Mentoring

6. Design Validation and Quality Assurance

7. Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in low-voltage switchboard and electrical power distribution design.
• Demonstrated experience with UL 891-compliant switchboards is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of North American electrical standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), applicable NEMA requirements, and relevant UL standards.
• Knowledge of IEC-based design practices and European electrical standards.
• Experience with busbar design, circuit breaker selection, protection devices, electrical ratings, and switchboard construction.
• Understanding of SCCR, short-circuit withstand requirements, temperature-rise considerations, and electrical safety.
• Ability to prepare and review SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and BOMs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical engineering design tools.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution systems for data centers, industrial facilities, or other critical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical standards.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies

• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of 4–5 or more engineers.
• Strong technical review, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective project planning, task allocation, and workload management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Hands-on approach to engineering leadership and technical decision-making.
• Strong commitment to design quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• A master's degree or relevant technical certifications will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 10–15+ years of overall electrical engineering experience, including substantial experience in low-voltage switchboard design.
• Proven hands-on experience with UL 891-compliant switchboard products.
• Experience working with North American customers, engineering teams, or projects.
• Exposure to IEC-based European projects and international electrical standards.
• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial power distribution projects.
• Background with switchboard manufacturers, electrical equipment OEMs, or engineering-to-order (ETO) organizations.
• Experience supporting product testing, certification, design verification, and manufacturing implementation.
• Previous experience as a Switchboard Design Lead, Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, or Electrical Engineering Team Lead.