Electrical Engineer / Draftsman (HAC Specialist)

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Bengaluru with 3–6 years of experience to support oil & gas projects. You will create, review, and verify Hazardous Area Classification drawings, defining boundaries, and ensuring compliance with international safety codes.

Responsibilities include HAC drafting, area classification, layout design, and mentoring junior drafters, while contributing to process standardization and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in Electrical Drafting and Design, focusing on HAC and SLD.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D; familiarity with international codes (API 500/505, NEC).
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with process and mechanical teams.

Responsibilities

• Create HAC drawings for oil & gas facilities using AutoCAD 2D.
• Define hazardous area boundaries and assign Class/Division/Zone.
• Prepare HAC layouts with Gas Groups and Temperature Classes (T-ratings).
• Mentor junior drafters and resolve design issues with stakeholders.
• Develop templates, checklists, and workflow guidance.
• Lead root cause analysis for design errors and share lessons learned.

Skills

Electrical Drafting

HAC

SLD

API 500/505

NEC

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Job Description

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 3 to 6 years of experience to support oil and gas engineering projects. You will specialize in creating, reviewing, and verifying Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) drawings. This role focuses on defining hazardous boundaries, preparing technical layouts, and ensuring strict compliance with international safety codes.

Key Responsibilities

• HAC Drafting: Create detailed HAC drawings for oil and gas facilities using AutoCAD 2D.
• Boundary Definition: Define hazardous area boundaries using process equipment data and material properties.
• Area Classification: Assign appropriate Class, Division, or Zone classifications to identified plant areas.
• Layout Design: Prepare and review HAC layouts showing Class/Division/Zone, Gas Groups, and Temperature Classes (T-ratings).
• Technical Oversight: Mentor junior drafters, resolve design issues, and provide technical clarifications.
• Standardization: Create checklists, workflow guidance documents, and standardized design templates.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis for design errors, capture lessons learned, and run training sessions.
• Reporting & Meetings: Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports while participating actively in project design reviews.
• Risk Management: Document design ambiguities or clashes structurally and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in Electrical Drafting and Design, specifically focusing on HAC and Single Line Diagrams (SLD).
• Software: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D (knowledge of smart 3D tools is a plus).
• Industry Standards: Strong familiarity with API 500 / API 505, NEC, and international codes (ASME, ASTM, CSA).
• Soft Skills: Proven problem-solving mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with process and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Domain: Prior engineering experience specifically within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Energy sector.