PLC Panel Design

Veolia; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in India (Chennai region) seeks an experienced Electrical Panel Design Engineer to develop and review motor, MCC, VFD and PLC panels. You will read tender specs, prepare deviation lists, and generate load lists and single-line diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical for PLC and power panels.

The role requires knowledge of UL/NEMA/CSA codes, 10–13 years of panel design exposure in water/wastewater or related industries, and experience with Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Motor, MCC, VFD, PLC panels datasheets per UL/NEMA/CSA codes.
• Experience preparing inspection reports for MCC/VFD panels and motors.
• Ability to read tender specs and prepare technical deviation lists.
• Prepare load/IO lists, single line diagrams, system architecture, drawings in AutoCAD Electrical for PLC and power panels.
• Estimate budget hours for assigned tasks.
• Experience in Low Voltage system design per UL508A, NFPA 70, UL698A, UL913, CSA 22.2, NFPA 497, NFPA 820, and ANSI.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC.
• Conduct technical bid evaluation for electrical items as per codes and specs.
• Knowledge of PLC control panel FAT/SAT.
• Experience in VFD/PLC/Control panel components selection.
• Knowledge of instruments (2/4 wire, HART, Profibus).
• Interface between MCC/VFD and automation (MODBUS/Ethernet).
• Knowledge of electrical datasheets (Motor, MCC, VFD, cables).
• Load/Cable schedules, tray, earthing layouts and BOMs.
• Knowledge of all types of electrical equipment datasheets.
• Knowledge of inspection reports for panels and cabling.
• Guide 3D modeller on electrical equipment installations.
• Coordinate with inter-discipline for 3D modelling and layout.

Skills

Panel design

AutoCAD Electrical

MCC/VFD/PLC knowledge

UL/NEMA/CSA codes

3D modelling coordination

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

3D Modeller

Job description

Job Description

Must-Have Requirements

1. Knowledge of Motor, MCC, VFD, PLC Panels datasheet based on UL/NEMA/CSA international codes & standards.
2. Attending and preparing inspection reports for MCC/VFD panels and motors.
3. Ability to read the tender specification and prepare technical queries deviation list.
4. Preparation of Load list, IO list, single line diagram, system architecture, Loop drawing, Control schematic, Panel GA & BOM Fabrication Drawing documents in AutoCAD Electrical tool related to PLC and Power panel.
5. Estimate accurate budget hours for the completion of assigned tasks.
6. Experience in Low Voltage System design in North America, including UL508A, NFPA 70, UL698A, UL913, CSA 22.2, NFPA 497, NFPA 820 and ANSI schematics.
7. Candidates should have experience in Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC.
8. Complete Technical Bid Evaluation for Electrical items offers in line with codes & client specification codes, client specifications and project expectations (Cost/Time).
9. Knowledge and experience in PLC control panel FAT and SAT.
10. Experience in VFD/PLC/Control panels components selection
11. Deep knowledge in instruments like 2 wire, 4 wire, HART Foundation Field bus, Profibus, etc.
12. Knowledge related to interface between MCC Panel/VFD to Automation system-hardwired or soft like MODBUS or Ethernet etc.
13. Knowledge of simple electrical datasheets (Motor, MCC, PMCC, VFD, APFC Panels, cable, cable tray etc).
14. Knowledge of electrical load list, Single line diagram, Power and control Cable schedule, Cable tray and Earthing Layout and respective BOMs.
15. Knowledge of all types of Electrical Equipment's datasheets.
16. Knowledge of inspection reports for Motor, MCC, VFD, PMCC and APFC Panel, cable, and Cable tray.
17. Guide 3D Modeller on electrical Equipments and cable tray installations on 3D model development.
18. Coordinate with inter-discipline for 3D modelling and layout preparation.

Good to Have Requirements (That Supports future Career progression in the Role)

1. Simplifying and standardisation of PLC panel design & Electrical Design
2. Knowledge in detail BOP Electrical engineering (Cable Schedule, Cable Tray Routing, Earthing & Lighting calculation, and Layout etc.)

Qualifications

Engineering Degree – Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Similar Technology

Minimum 10-13 years Panel design & BOP Electrical Design in Experience of Water, Wastewater, Power, Oil & Gas, or related Industry.