Electrical Design Engineer

Hocs Projects India; Vadodara; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HOCS Projects seeks an Intermediate Electrical Designer for its Vadodara office to create electrical design drawings and documentation for energy and industrial projects. Collaborate with engineers, lead designers and global teams to translate requirements into constructible deliverables from concept through construction support and as-builts.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD, strong understanding of electrical drafting, and the ability to work across time zones while adhering to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical design experience in industrial projects such as energy, petrochemical or refinery.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, drawings, specs, vendor data and mark-ups.
• Working knowledge of Indian IS and IEC standards; familiarity with Canadian/other client standards is a plus.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary and distributed project teams; brownfield experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical drawings and deliverables (single-line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, control schematics).
• Prepare designs using approved information, client standards, specs, vendor data and applicable codes.
• Use AutoCAD and 2D/3D tools to produce clear, coordinated drawings and models.
• Collaborate with engineers and lead designers across locations; manage design criteria and technical requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with Instrumentation, Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural and others.
• Participate in design reviews and implement comments and resolutions.
• Maintain design files and document-control procedures; track scope, schedule and hours.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

P&ID interpretation

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma or bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

HOCS Projects is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer for its Vadodara office to develop electrical design drawings and documentation for energy and industrial projects. Working with electrical engineers, lead designers and multidisciplinary project teams in India and Canada, the successful candidate will translate engineering requirements, project standards and field information into accurate, practical and constructible design deliverables from concept through detailed design, construction support and as-built updates. The role requires effective collaboration across locations and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical drawings and design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, area classification drawings, equipment and lighting layouts, grounding layouts, cable tray and conduit layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Prepare electrical designs using approved engineering information, client standards, project specifications, vendor data and applicable codes.
• Use AutoCAD and applicable 2D and 3D design tools to produce clear, accurate and coordinated drawings and models.
• Work under the direction of electrical engineers and lead designers to incorporate design criteria, calculations, mark-ups and technical requirements into deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical layouts and interfaces with Instrumentation and Controls, Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural and other disciplines.
• Participate in model, drawing and multidisciplinary design reviews and incorporate agreed comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain cable schedules, equipment lists, drawing lists, material take-offs and other electrical design documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and information and incorporate applicable details into electrical layouts and design packages.
• Support brownfield work by reviewing existing drawings, field information, tie-in requirements and site constraints.
• Participate in site visits and field verification to gather design information, confirm existing conditions and support construction planning.
• Update drawings and models using approved redlines and verified field information for issued-for-construction and as-built packages.
• Assist with responses to design-related construction questions and revise drawings as directed by the responsible engineer or lead designer.
• Maintain organized design files and follow checking, revision, quality and document-control procedures.
• Complete assigned work with awareness of scope, schedule, priorities and allocated design hours, and communicate delivery risks promptly.

Education, Professional Registration & Experience

• Diploma or bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting, or a comparable relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• Approximately five or more years of electrical design experience, preferably in oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, refinery or other industrial projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and strong knowledge of electrical drafting and design practices; experience with applicable 3D design tools is an asset.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings and documentation such as single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding and lighting layouts, cable tray and conduit layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, vendor information and design mark-ups.
• Working knowledge of applicable Indian electrical codes and standards, including relevant IS and IEC standards; familiarity with Canadian or other international client standards is an asset.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams.
• Brownfield, field verification, construction or commissioning support experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with document-management and engineering collaboration systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with attention to detail, organization, teamwork and problem-solving ability.
• Legally authorized to work in India and willing to travel occasionally to project offices, industrial facilities and construction sites, as required.