Drafter

Schweitzer-Engineering-Laboratories; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a design engineer to create detailed physical and electrical designs and prepare CAD drawings for high voltage protection and automation projects, under supervision of a technical lead.

You will support project estimates, follow SEL processes, and mentor drafters as needed. The ideal candidate holds an associates degree in EET or drafting and 3+ years of high voltage design experience, with proficiency in AUTOCAD or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Three plus years of high voltage electrical design experience.
• Ability to learn product concepts and technical details.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and own responsibilities.
• Competent in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or MicroStation).
• Travel willingness as needed.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and responsibilities.
• Good teamwork and collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with protective relay installations and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates.
• Prepare CAD drawings and project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project leads.
• Complete assigned work within timelines and budgets.
• Develop expertise in SEL equipment and protection solutions.
• Mentor drafters on technical tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of SEL practices and world-class manufacturing.
• Follow SEL values and processes.
• Understand, create, and simplify designs.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Associates degree in EET / CAD / Drafting

BSEE / BSET preferred

Tools

AUTOCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. 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 QualificationsAssociates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic yearThree plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay controls systemsAbility to learn concepts and technical details of productsAbility to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilitiesDemonstrated 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 skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsPossess a BSEE, BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or universityExperience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systemsElectrical utility, consulting or system integrator experienceApplication knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applicationsPhysical RequirementsNone.