EDRC ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Design Engineer for Electrical Systems in Chennai. The successful candidate will manage the design delivery process and coordinate with different stakeholders to ensure compliance with specifications for various projects, including airports and hospitals.

Ideal candidates will have 3 to 7 years of experience, be proficient in design software, and possess strong interpersonal skills to facilitate projects efficiently. Innovative thinking and excellent communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of design experience on Electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of technical specifications and design calculations.
• Experience with simulation software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall design delivery of Electrical systems.
• Coordinate with site execution team and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Design experience on Electrical systems

Technical specification knowledge

Simulation software expertise (ETAP, DIALUX)

Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD

Basic working knowledge of Revit

Basic working knowledge of Navisworks

Interdisciplinary coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities – Design Engineer (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)

Role Summary: Design Engineer Electrical will be responsible for the overall design delivery of the Electrical systems. The role will include design, coordinate and provide design calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQ and other technical documents for tender and operating projects. The person also needs to coordinate with site execution team and vendors to ensure that design is followed and testing and commissioning are done accordingly. He/she should have expertise in building projects such as airports, hospitals, railways, metros, public spaces like stadiums, malls, hotels, convention centres, offices and IT buildings.

Desired Skills

• Should have 3 to 7 years of design experience on Electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of technical specification, design calculation and analysis of the requirement of all Electrical systems. Experience with simulation software such as ETAP, DIALUX and similar software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary input preparation for Electrical/HVAC/Fire/Architect/Civil etc.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

Responsibilities / Capabilities – General

• Well‑developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to all levels.
• Good communication and written skills, team player, self‑motivated, assertive and highly analytical.
• Respond positively and flexibly, and be open to change.
• Good attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Enthusiastic about learning, innovation and motivating others.
• Maintain self‑control and discipline in challenging situations.
• Work in partnership with people at all levels and with end users.
• Support the successful delivery of high‑quality projects on time and within budgets.
• Ensure Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Provide regular status updates, including risks or concerns, to the line manager.
• Attend and contribute to team and project meetings as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of the BU strategy, including supporting the company’s approach to sustainability.
• Ensure QMS and Project Lifecycle compliance across team and projects.
• Be aware of Indian and international standards pertaining to Electrical System.

Responsibilities – For Tender Project

• Quickly understand the project and prepare queries in coordination with the manager or immediate supervisor.
• For details not available in the tender, provide design anticipating necessary requirements as per standard norms, codes and best engineering practices.
• Prepare service inputs for Electrical systems, including electrical room space planning, electrical load and HVAC heat dissipation details.
• Extract details from BIM models if provided by the client.
• Prepare project scope of works / project brief.
• Prepare tender BOQ, estimate, indices etc.
• Prepare Value Engineering options.
• Prepare schematic drawings in AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and facilitate seamless input sharing.
• Award advantage to candidates with estimation knowledge of Electrical systems.
• Update the manager or immediate supervisor on all project steps and appraise any required support or clarifications.

Responsibilities – For Operating Project

• Identify and align with the modality of operation for the design stage.
• Discuss with manager or immediate supervisor on key milestones related to design and execution at the project site to initiate procurement BOQs, drawings etc.
• Prepare the DBR, drawings, BOQ and other technical documents as per project requirements and client needs.
• Obtain approvals on design submissions from clients or other stakeholders.
• Participate in coordination meetings and ensure relevant data for Electrical systems is exchanged with concerned disciplines.
• Support procurement team in technical evaluation of Electrical Systems vendors/subcontractors in consultation with supervisor or manager.
• Perform first‑level QA/QC review of GFC drawings and coordination drawings and submit them for manager or supervisor review and approval.
• Review and approve shop drawings.
• Support the site execution team in installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Be responsible for design, validation and finalisation of Electrical systems.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Technical Capability & Delivery related to Electrical Systems.
• Client Relationships, Collaboration & Teamwork.
• Commercial Acumen, Adaptability & Learning.

List of Electrical Systems

• The candidate should have knowledge and relevant experience in performing all the roles and responsibilities described above for the following systems.
• Substation Design AIS / GIS 11/22/33/66/132/220/400 kV
• Load Estimation and Transformer sizing
• HT Distribution / LT Distribution
• SCADA systems
• LT and HT DG sets, HSD storage and Fuel lines
• Lighting – Internal, External and Façade
• Small power Distribution
• HVAC/Fire/PHE and ELV related Electrical Distribution systems
• Earthing
• Lightning protection
• UPS backup for Critical and Emergency loads
• EV Charging stations
• Renewables – Solar, wind, Hybrid integration to buildings