Project Engineer / Electrical – LV Switchgear/ LVMCC Engineering

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

Job summary

Siemens in Chennai seeks a Project Engineer / Electrical for LV switchgear and LVMCC engineering. You will lead design, analysis, and documentation to meet customer requirements and industry standards, collaborating across projects and teams.

The role requires hands-on electrical distribution knowledge, experience with Relay P&C, and proficiency in EPLAN/AutoCAD. Travel is minimal, and you will mentor junior engineers while delivering compliant engineering packages.

Qualifications

• Required: degree in electrical engineering with strong fundamentals in power distribution and switchgear design.
• Experience: 6+ years in Switchgear or control panels for EPC/manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge: relay protection schemes, schematics, and communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and development of LV switchgear and LVMCC solutions per customer specs and standards.
• Analyze specifications, single-line diagrams, datasheets, and documents to define scope and deliverables.
• Prepare electrical drawings and BOMs for factory manufacturing and customer documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Relay P&C schemes

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Dear Aspirant!
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 / Electrical – LV Switchgear/ LVMCC Engineering

You’ll Make An Impact By

• Lead the engineering design and development of Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Motor Control Center (LVMCC) solutions in accordance with customer specifications, project requirements, applicable standards, and company engineering guidelines.
• Analyse customer specifications, single-line diagrams, datasheets, and contractual documents to define the project scope, identify technical requirements, and establish engineering deliverables.
• Develop optimized and cost-effective switchgear solutions through detailed evaluation of electrical distribution systems by preparing the Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Bill oof material, component selection, and system architecture.
• Perform engineering calculations including fault current analysis, busbar sizing, load assessment, voltage drop evaluation, equipment rating verification, and protection coordination studies.
• Define and implement protection philosophies, relay schemes, control logic, and interlocking requirements to ensure system safety, reliability, and operational continuity.
• 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 drawings for MCC products and functions of RVSS, VFD, switching starters, intelligent devices, and LVMCC auxiliary equipment
• Ensure quality compliance of all engineering deliverables, follow the project process and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEC, IEC, and customer-specific engineering requirements.
• Collaborate closely with proposal, application engineering, project management, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Support technical bid reviews, customer clarifications, design review meetings, and engineering discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and drafting teams to ensure consistency and engineering excellence.
• Support manufacturing and testing activities by resolving design issues, reviewing non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and validate project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, engineering reports, equipment manuals, and final turnover packages.
• Drive engineering standardization, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practices to enhance productivity, quality, and design consistency.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 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 4 years 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.
• Familiarity with the products and functions of RVSS, VFD, switching starters, intelligent devices, and LVMCC auxiliary equipment
• 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%.

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.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.