Designer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Manama; On-site; BHD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking an Electrical Designer with an associate degree and 3+ years of high-voltage design experience to support project leads and develop detailed electrical and physical designs.

You will prepare CAD drawings, assist with estimates, and mentor drafters while applying SEL design practices. The role emphasizes learning SEL equipment, following World Class Manufacturing principles, and collaborating in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of high voltage electrical design experience.
• Knowledge of protective relays installation requirements.
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and own responsibilities.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Background check satisfactory; negative drug test.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.
• Complete assigned work within timelines and budgets with high quality.
• Develop knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
• Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.
• Develop knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions.
• Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Willing to travel

Ability to learn concepts

Education

Associate degree in EET/CAD/Drafting or relevant discipline

BSEE, BSET or related degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

## DesignerApply: Bahrain - Manama: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: 2026-22264***Essential Duties and Responsibilities***1. Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.2. Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.3. Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.4. Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.5. Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.6. Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.7. Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.8. Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.9. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.10. Understand. Create. Simplify.11. Other duties as assigned. ***Required Qualifications***Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year Three plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay controls systems Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation) Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and functionWilling to travel as neededStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) ***Preferred Qualifications***Possess a BSEE, BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systems Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications