Electrical Engineer / Draftsman (HAC Specialist)- Bangalore

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced Electrical Drafting engineer to create HAC drawings for oil and gas facilities using AutoCAD 2D. You will define hazardous area boundaries, assign classifications, and design layouts showing Class/Division/Zone, Gas Groups, and T-ratings.

The role also involves mentoring junior drafters, developing templates, leading root cause analysis for design issues, and delivering regular status reports in project reviews within an energy sector

Qualifications

• 3 to 12 years of experience in Electrical Drafting and Design, HAC and SLD.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; knowledge of Smart 3D a plus.
• Familiarity with API 500/505, NEC, and ASME/ASTM/CSA codes.
• Strong problem solving, detail orientation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• HAC Drafting: Draft HAC drawings for oil & gas facilities using AutoCAD 2D.
• Boundary Definition: Define hazardous area boundaries from data.
• Area Classification: Assign Class/Division/Zone classifications.
• Layout Design: Prepare HAC layouts showing Class/Division/Zone, Gas Groups, and T-ratings.
• Technical Oversight: Mentor junior drafters and resolve design issues.
• Standardization: Create checklists, templates, and workflow guidance.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analyses and training sessions.
• Reporting & Meetings: Deliver status reports and participate in design reviews.
• Risk Management: Document ambiguities and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

HAC Drafting

Boundary Definition

Area Classification

Layout Design

Technical Oversight

Standardization

Continuous Improvement

Reporting & Meetings

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Smart 3D tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

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.

Work Experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 3 to 12 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: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Domain: Prior engineering experience specifically within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Energy sector.