Senior LV Switchgear Design Engineer — Mentor & Hands-On

Vertiv Group Corporation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – LV Switchgear to own end-to-end design activities and mentor junior engineers. The role is hands-on with technical ownership equivalent to an Assistant-Manager level, engaging with customers and internal stakeholders.

You will lead the complete design lifecycle for LV switchgear panels, ensure compliance with IEC 61439, and drive standardization and value engineering across projects while coordinating with manufacturing

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 15–20 years hands-on LV switchgear design experience is required.
• Proficiency with SEE Electrical, ePLAN, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61439 and LV system protection coordination.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete design lifecycle of LV switchgear panels (PCC, MCC, APFC, Distribution Boards).
• Prepare, review, and release SLDs, control schematics, GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts with minimal supervision.
• Develop and optimize BOMs for cost, manufacturability, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61439 and project specifications.
• Define protection schemes, interlocking logic, and control philosophies; perform load and short-circuit calculations.
• Act as the technical interface with customers, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, QA/QC, and Project teams; support FAT and design reviews.
• Mentor and technically groom junior engineers through reviews and sharing best practices.

Skills

Independent work

Mentoring

Technical ownership

Communication skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEE Electrical

ePLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – LV Switchgear to own end-to-end design activities and mentor junior engineers. The role is hands-on with technical ownership equivalent to an Assistant-Manager level, engaging with customers and internal stakeholders.

You will lead the complete design lifecycle for LV switchgear panels, ensure compliance with IEC 61439, and drive standardization and value engineering across projects while coordinating with manufacturing