Electrical Design Engineer

MENA-Water; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and integrate electrical schematics and control panels. This role involves creating detailed layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in EPLAN Electric P8 and a strong understanding of PLC systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating detailed electrical schematics and layouts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using EPLAN.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility.

Skills

EPLAN Electric P8

PLC Integration

Electrical Schematic Design

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Standards Compliance (IEC, NEC, UL508A)

Job description

Responsibilities

Electrical Schematic Design:

• Create detailed electrical schematics using EPLAN Electric P8, including wiring diagrams, terminal layouts, and circuit diagrams for PLC / MCC systems.
• Integrate PLC I/O modules, relays, sensors, actuators, and other control devices.
• Prepare electrical load schedules and review P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge of cable schedules, tags, site layout drawings for electrical manholes, cable routing, and sleeves is an added advantage.

Panel Layout Design:

• Design physical layout drawings for control panels, including component placement, DIN rail arrangements, and wire routing within enclosures.
• Design remote I/O panels, LCS/LCP, JB sizing, based on project/site requirements.

PLC Integration:

• Define and document PLC hardware configurations, I/O mapping, and connections between field devices and the PLC.

Bill Of Materials (BOM):

• Generate accurate BOMs automatically from EPLAN for procurement and manufacturing.

Standards And Compliance:

• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards (IEC, NEC, UL508A, etc.) and client-specific specifications (ADDC/SEWA/DEWA, etc.).

Revision Management And Documentation:

• Maintain and manage version-controlled documentation for project tracking and updates.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work with mechanical engineers, project managers, and software/control engineers to ensure design feasibility and integration.

Project Customization:

• Modify existing EPLAN templates and macros for customized PLC panel designs based on client/project requirements.