Electrical Design Engineer

MENA WATER FZC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in EPLAN Electric P8 to create detailed schematics, integrate PLC systems, and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to customize projects according to client specifications, manage documentation, and generate accurate BOMs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment, where your skills will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of electrical engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical schematic design and panel layout design.
• Proficient in generating BOMs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics and integrate PLC control devices.
• Design control panel layouts and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

EPLAN Electric P8

PLC I/O modules

Electrical load schedule

Cable Schedule

Industry standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

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.
• Preparation of Electrical load schedule & review of P&ID drawing.
• Knowledge on Cable Schedule, Tags, Site Layout drawing for electrical manholes, Cable Routing & 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.
• Remote I/O Panels, LCS/LCP, JB sizing, and design as per the 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 and so on).

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.