Requirements
Technical KnowledgeThe candidate should have strong knowledge of:· Low Voltage Switchboards· Main Distribution Boards (MDB)· Motor Control Centers (MCC)· Power Control Centers (PCC)· Synchronization Panels· Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panels· Capacitor Banks· Medium Voltage Ring Main Units· Busbar Design and Sizing· Cable Sizing and Terminations· IEC Standards· Short-Circuit Withstand Requirements· Internal Segregation Forms· Protection Coordination Principles· Air Circuit Breakers (ACB)· Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)· Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)· Protection Relays and Metering DevicesSoftware SkillsCandidates should be proficient in:· AutoCAD Electrical· EPLAN Electric P8 (preferred)· AutoCAD· Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)· ERP systems (preferred)Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D design software is considered an advantage.Qualifications· Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering.Experience· 3–5 years of experience in the design of Low Voltage electrical switchboards.· Experience with electrical panel manufacturers is highly preferred.· Hands-on experience in preparing manufacturing drawings and BOMs.· Familiarity with major component manufacturers such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, or Legrand.Required Skills· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.· Excellent understanding of electrical distribution systems.· Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications and drawings.· High attention to detail and accuracy.· Good planning and organizational skills.· Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.· Effective communication and teamwork skills.· Good command of written and spoken English.· Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)· Accuracy and quality of engineering designs.· On-time completion of design packages.· Number of engineering revisions resulting from design errors.· Compliance with customer specifications and IEC standards.· Manufacturing support effectiveness.· Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy.· Engineering documentation quality.· Contribution to cost optimization and value engineering.· Customer and internal stakeholder satisfaction.Preferred Industry BackgroundCandidates with experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:· Low Voltage Switchboard and RMU Manufacturing· Electrical Panel Builders· Power Distribution Systems· Industrial Automation· EPC Contractors· Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Description
Job SummaryElectraTec is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Switchboard Design Engineer to join its Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical design of low voltage switchboards and Medium Voltage Ring Main Units ensuring compliance with customer specifications, IEC standards, license guid lines and company quality requirements. The role requires close coordination with the sales, estimation, production, procurement, and project teams to deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions.Key Responsibilities· Design Low Voltage switchboards and Medium Voltage Ring Main Units, including Main Distribution Boards (MDB), Motor Control Centers (MCC), Power Control Centers (PCC), Synchronization Panels, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panels, Capacitor Banks, and Control Panels.· Review customer specifications, tender documents, electrical drawings, and single-line diagrams to develop compliant design solutions.· Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings, single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOM).· Select suitable electrical components, busbar systems, protection devices, and enclosure configurations.· Ensure designs comply with IEC standards, license guid lines and company engineering practices.· Coordinate with the procurement department to optimize component selection and material availability.· Provide technical support to production during manufacturing and assembly.· Resolve design-related issues during production, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site commissioning when required.· Prepare manufacturing drawings and documentation for production.· Participate in value engineering initiatives to improve product quality, reduce costs, and enhance manufacturability.· Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.· Support the sales team with technical clarifications and pre-sales engineering when required.· Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions when necessary.