Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Control System)

Barry-Wehmiller International Private Limited (BW Design Group); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmill er International Private Limited (BW Design Group) in Chennai seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to collaborate with Architects and ME/EE teams, designing power distribution and lighting for industrial facilities.

Applicants must have 12+ years of panel design experience, knowledge of UL508A/IEC/NEMA, and hands-on skills with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN P8. Strong communication and client-facing abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of electrical panel design experience.
• Experience in Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical facilities preferred.
• Hands-on experience with single-line diagrams and panel IGA & OGA drawings.
• Knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA standards; strong drawing and specification skills.

Responsibilities

• Select motors, drives, PLCs and IO modules.
• Prepare design criteria, one-line diagrams and specifications for electrical equipment.
• Size UPS for SCADA and three-phase inverters on site.
• Design industrial control panels - PLC, RIO and VFD.
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD/EPLAN; ensure grounding and bonding plans.
• Resolve RFIs and change requests; produce progress reports for clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Single-line diagrams

Panel design

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN P8

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will work in office with engineering teams of Architects and ME/EE-Engineers to help design technical solutions to meet our clients' business needs. The successful candidate will work with licensed engineers and other experienced designers to design power distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing, distribution, and other industrial and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Selection of Motors, Drives, PLC and IO modules
• Preparation of design criteria, one-line diagrams and specifications for electrical equipment.
• Selection and sizing of UPS for SCADA system and three-phase inverters on site.
• Industrial control panel design - PLC, RIO and VFD
• Design wiring and conduit drawings using AutoCAD / EPLAN (Preferred).
• Help resolve EE-oriented Change Request Notices and Request for Information.
• Resolve RFIs
• Prepare grounding and bonding plan for new equipment.
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD/ EPLAN (Preferred).

Requirements:

• Minimum 12+ years of Electrical panel design experience.
• Any Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical Facilities or Industry Engineering experience is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in preparation of single‑line diagrams and panel IGA & OGA drawings, Schematics based upon technical specifications requirements of the customer.
• Perform calculations & selection of Motors, Drives, AC, Load calculations & cable selections based upon application & design standards.
• Design, Engineering, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, Components, Products, and systems for commercial & industrial purposes.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and customer requirements.
• Write regular progress reports and present them to project managers and clients.
• Knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA and other standards
• Tools Knowledge: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN P8
• Able to produce electrical design on a multi‑discipline project.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD software is required.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Must also possess good general computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.