Electrical Design Specialist - Expert

Mercor; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,339,000 - 1,897,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. You will analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.

The role requires hands-on experience with power systems, protection coordination, and equipment sizing, using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM, EPLAN, and Revit. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD) and has

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on industry experience in electrical design and system-level engineering.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, protection, and equipment sizing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on requirements and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components including distribution and power systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.
• Evaluate design alternatives and identify potential issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs and calculations against project requirements and standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

System analysis

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

EPLAN

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. Specialists will apply their hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.

What You'll Do

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance.

• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components, including distribution systems, power systems, control panels, switchgear, and motor control systems.

• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.

• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.

• Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and system performance, and identify potential design issues or improvements.

• Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and engineering standards.

Who Should Apply

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Electrical Design Specialists with hands-on industry experience.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and engineering principles.

• Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across areas such as industrial facilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, building services, or energy storage.

• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, electrical protection, equipment sizing, and power distribution.

• Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, Revit, or equivalent is a plus.

Candidates with practical experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world electrical systems are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional engineering certification.

• Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.

• Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment.

• Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.

• Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, renewable energy projects, or other complex infrastructure.

• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent.

• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical submittals, and engineering designs.

Project Details

• Duration: Short-term project

• Work Type: Technical problem-solving, electrical design analysis, and expert evaluation

• Domain: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.