Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Railways & Infrastructure

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in India is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience in construction design, planning, and coordination of electrical distribution systems for rail projects.

The role covers design for mainline, metros, and rail-related building services, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with NEC, BIS and RDSO standards, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects domestically and abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and 6+ years of experience in electrical distribution and services construction design.
• Experience in electrical design standards, codes, and best practices for railway projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate design with MEP, architectural, and structural disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure designs meet client specifications, local codes, NEC, Indian standards and RDSO requirements.
• Hands-on construction design for power distribution and building services electrification.
• Coordinate design with project managers and other design professionals to meet milestones.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design documents.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Excel

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience of the construction design, planning, and coordination of electrical distribution system and electrical design of services mainly in railways system including the mainline, metros, semi high speed and high speed projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of electrical design standards, codes, and best practices. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects for India and abroad with focus on transportation sector mainly Railways.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design of electrical systems for various types of buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that designs meet client specifications, local building codes, NEC, Indian standards, RDSO standards,and international standards.
• Hands on experience in construction design related to power distribution as well as building services electrification.
• Providing guidance on design processes and technical challenges.

Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers and other design professionals to define project requirements and ensure that design milestones are met.
• Capable of preparing and reviewingofdesign drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate the integration ofdesign with other systems like MEP systems,architectural and structural disciplines.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in designing of construction design related to MVLV (Power Distribution, E&B) MEP (Lighting, Fire Detection, Access, ELV) including Protection and Scada for buildings & installations for Mainline/Metro Transportation system installations.
• Experienced in railway electrification standards & requirements, clearance requirements & studies, and load analysis.
• Exposed to various European codes & standards like CENELAC, EN, IEC, IEEE etc.
• Well experienced in interface management, especially dealing with critical techno-commercial & contractual issues.
• Experience of Possession requirement of infrastructure and its control, permit to work regime etc.
• Knowledge of Technical & Construction Drawings of MVLV/MEP.
• Skilled in developing Power Distribution equipment layout, cable tray and trench layouts.
• Experienced in estimating the electrical equipments like Auxiliary Transformers, distribution transformers, cables, UPS, Power Supply, DG, LV and MV panels.
• Good knowledge of earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Software Proficiency – AutoCAD, Excel, dialux, and other design tools.
• Material Estimation – BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of products of different manufacturers and of Technologies and latest state of the art features.
• Well experienced & familiar with Indian & European standards (RDSO, BIS, BS EN, ACTM, RITES, IEC, UIC, IEE).
• knowledge of railway safety standards and regulations.
• Select equipment, materials, and systems, and prepare technical specifications and procurement packages.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design documents.
• Preparing the bidding BOQs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance design efficiency and quality.

Client and Stakeholder Communication

• Engage with clients to understand their needs and translate them into functional designs.
• Provide regular project updates to clients, addressing any concerns or changes in design scope.
• Assist with procurement and tendering processes, ensuring the best value for the client.
• Getting the designs approved from client / consultants.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical.
• Experience: 6 years + of experience in Electrical distribution and services construction design.
• Project Management: Proven track record in managingengineering ofcomplex projects from concept to completion, including budget and schedule management.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Attention to Detail: A high level of precision and care in the preparation of design documents and technical specifications.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work in line with project requirements and deadlines.