Project Engineer - AIS MV Switchgear

Siemens Mobility; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited seeks a Project Engineer for AIS MV switchgear in Chennai. The role focuses on detailed MV switchgear design, electrical drawing packages, and close collaboration with BD, sales, and PM teams to deliver compliant solutions.

6+ years in switchgear or control panels, knowledge of P&C schemes, and proficiency with AutoCAD/EPLAN are essential. Travel is <10%; based in Chennai with manufacturing collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience in Switchgear or control panels.
• Advanced degree may substitute for 4 years of experience.
• Experience with electrical power distribution products and switchgear.
• Knowledge of relay protection schemes, schematics, and network diagrams.
• Ability to interpret customer technical docs and map to Siemens offerings.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, commercial/technical docs, and product requirements to develop detailed design for MV switchgear.
• Define preliminary scope of work for Switchgear and components per customer specs.
• Collaborate with engineers to generate technical solutions for Siemens products.
• Prepare electrical drawing packages for factory manufacturing and customer documentation.
• Create general arrangement drawings, SLDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Apply Switchgear standards and NEMA guidelines; perform fault level calculations and define protection philosophy.
• Prepare customer-facing closeout / as-built documents.
• Support business development, proposals, and sales discussions.
• Coordinate with Project Management for effective project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Switchgear

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Visio

Engineering Base

Communication skills

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Visio

Engineering Base

Job description

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Project Engineer - AIS MV Switchgear

You’ll make an impact by:

• Review and analyse the Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, and product requirements to develop detailed design engineering essential for the review and manufacture of MV switchgear.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for Switchgear and its associated components that fits the Customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare electrical drawing packages (including panel arrangements, nameplate schedule, schematic diagrams, communication drawings, three-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and wiring diagrams) for factory manufacturing of the switchgear and customer documentation using engineering design tools.
• Prepare a set of electrical drawings–general arrangement, SLD, detailed drawings.
• Expertise in Switchgear Product Standardization and NEMA Standards
• Expertise and understanding of Fault level calculations and Switchgear ratings.
• Expertise and Understanding of Protection philosophy and component selection
• Prepare Customer-facing Closeout / As built documents for the complete scope of work.
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development, Proposal, and Sales teams.
• Work closely with the Project Management team for efficient and effective Execution of the project.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• 6+ years of engineering experience in Switchgear or control panels for EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment.
• An advanced degree may be substituted for 4years of experience.
• Experience with the design and application of electrical power distribution products and power systems/ power delivery (Switchgear).
• Knowledge of relay P&C schemes, schematics, and communication network diagrams.
• Ability to analyse customers’ technical documentation to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner and offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify market trends and, using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications.
• Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, Visio, etc.
• Travel Required – Less than 10%.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience: –
• Proven ability to create, convert & modify drawings with AutoCAD Electrical or Engineering Base software. Preference given to experience with Engineering Base.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear and P&C.•
• Experience with electrical design for MV switchgear systems & P&C preference given to experience with Siemens switchgear and electrical products.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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