Mep Electrical Design Engineer

DNR Mep Engineering Services; Chennai District, Tiruchirappalli, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DNR Mep Engineering Services seeks an experienced Electrical Design Lead to guide a team of design engineers and CAD drafmen. You will develop complete electrical design packages, including SLDs, main distribution, lighting, earthing, and protection strategies, while ensuring IS/NBC compliance.

You will perform detailed load calculations, transformer sizing, and panel specifications, and prepare BOQ and tender documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: BE/B.Tech in Electrical or Diploma in EEE.
• 4–8+ years of core design experience in MEP engineering consultancy or real estate design.
• Must have Electrical Engineering (EEE) design background; site-only or HVAC/Mechanical profiles not considered.
• Expert in AutoCAD 2D; working knowledge of DIALux and Revit BIM is a strong plus.
• Strong experience with IS, NBC, and local electricity authority codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of electrical design engineers and CAD draughtsmen.
• Create electrical design packages: SLDs/MSLDs, main distribution, lighting layouts, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Perform and review load calculations, transformer sizing, HT/LT panels, DG sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit protection.
• Prepare BOQ, rate analysis, technical specs, material cost estimates, and tender evaluation sheets.
• Review vendor GA drawings for transformers, HT switchgear, panels, DGs, and UPS systems.
• Coordinate with architecture, structure, and HVAC teams to resolve clashes before site:**
• Ensure compliance with IS, NBC, and local energy authority guidelines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Oversight

Electrical Design

AutoCAD 2D

DIALux

Revit BIM

Load Calculations

BOQ Estimation

Vendor Review

IS/NBC Compliance

Clash Resolution

Electrical Sizing

Education

BE / B.Tech (Electrical)

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

DIALux

Revit BIM

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Project Oversight: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of electrical design engineers and CAD draughtsmen. Distribute project tasks, conduct drawing reviews, and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Electrical Infrastructure Design: Conceptualize and create comprehensive electrical engineering design packages, single-line diagrams (SLDs/MSLDs), main distribution networks, lighting layouts, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and review detailed electrical load calculations, transformer capacity sizing, HT/LT panel specifications, DG set sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, and short-circuit protection logic.
• Tendering & BOQ Estimation: Prepare precise Bills of Quantities (BOQ), rate analysis, technical specifications, material cost estimations, and tender evaluation sheets for electrical packages.
• Vendor Drawing Review (GA Approvals): Review and approve vendor General Arrangement (GA) drawings for transformers, HT switchgear, panels, DGs, and UPS systems.
• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination & Clash Resolution: Work closely with architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC), and site teams to identify and resolve spatial clashes and layout overlaps prior to site execution.
• Code & Statutory Compliance: Ensure all electrical engineering drawings and schematics strictly adhere to Indian Standards (IS), National Building Code (NBC), local power authority (CEIG/TNEB) guidelines, and statutory regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors Degree (BE / B.Tech) or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE).
• Experience: 4 to 8+ years of core design experience in an MEP engineering consultancy or real estate design environment, with proven experience supervising a design team.
• Mandatory Background: Candidates must come strictly from an Electrical Engineering (EEE) Design background (site-only or HVAC/Mechanical-only profiles will not be considered).Software Proficiency: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD 2D. Working knowledge of DIALux (lighting design), Revit (BIM), and electrical load spreadsheets is a strong plus.
• Codes & Standards: Strong experience designing as per Indian Standards (IS), NBC, and local electricity authority codes.
• Location Mapping: Offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Trichy (Profile mapped based on experience and location fit).