BIM Engineer - Electrical

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to direct detailed engineering, review BOQs, and finalize data sheets for electrical packages including HV substations.

The role requires extensive knowledge of transformer sizing, switchgear, VFDs, DG sets, and lighting systems, with strong documentation and vendor management skills. Willingness to relocate to international project sites and a valid passport preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transformer sizing calculations and electrical package BOQ preparation.
• Experience with HV/LV switchgear, VFD, DG, UPS, and motor control centers.
• Ability to prepare data sheets and technical write-ups for electrical packages.
• Familiar with international codes and standards and substation design.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical write-ups, data sheets and BOQ for electrical packages including HV substations.
• Lead tendering, respond to bidders queries, and perform technical evaluations.
• Perform vendor evaluation reviews and ensure documentation quality.
• Oversee ENQUIRY and purchase specifications for electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams from proposals to commercial closure.

Skills

Electrical design

Tendering & bids

Vendor evaluation

Project management

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Dialux

Revit 3D

Job description

Knowledge of calculations viz transformer sizing calculations, cable sizing calculations, illumination calculation, earthing calculations, lightning protection calculations, DG sizing calculations, capacitor sizing calculations etc., electrical area classification, plant layouts related to power, lighting & small power, Grounding, Single Line diagram, cable routing layout, lightning protection layout, Electrical building Equipment layout, Outdoor lighting layout, substations voltage rating from 415V up to 132 kV including substation automation.

Extensive experience with electrical equipment specification & data sheet for electrical equipment namely, transformers, HV & LV switchgears, VFD,DG set, Soft starter, motor control centres, UPS, DC power system, motors, MV & LV cables, battery, charger etc.

As a part of proposal & detailed engineering, finalize the technical write-ups, data sheets and BOQ for electrical packages including HV Substations.

Candidate shall have extensive Electrical knowledge and experience in water & wastewater treatment field to verify and direct FEED/Detail design packages.

Knowledge of various International Codes & standards.

Tendering, Handling Bidders Queries and Technical Evaluation of Bids.

Vendor Evaluation and recommendation, Vendor document reviews and engineering deliverables.

Responsible for BOQ control.

Responsible for meeting the timelines and budgeted costs of all the electrical packages

Standardize systems and processes.

To implement the risk management process for all upcoming and existing projects, to facilitate risk identification, assessment and mitigation.

Working experience in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, complete engineering of a project, right from taking it over from Proposals Team up to the commercial closure.

Enquiry and Purchase Specifications for Power and Distribution Transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, AC Variable Speed Drives, MV and LV Induction Motors, Diesel Engine Generators, Bus ducts, MV / LV Cables, AC / DC Battery Backup Supplies, Small Power and Lighting Distribution Panels, Cathodic protection system.

Generation of various Electrical Reports / Load Summaries, MTOs using MS Word / Excel

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Comprehensive technical skill set covering all aspects related to detailed engineering.

Sound knowledge of computers & software like ETAP for doing Electrical System studies, Dialux, Revit 3D etc.

Excellent interpersonal skills; capacity to relate to all levels of management. Should have excellent written and verbal skills in English language.

Ready to relocate to any of international project site. Should have a valid passport.