Senior Electrical Engineer

APA Engineering Inc; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

APA Engineering Inc in Chennai, India seeks a seasoned Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of power distribution and control systems, including switchgear, transformers, PLC interfaces, and UPS.

You will prepare SLDs, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, perform calculations, ensure code compliance, generate BOMs, and collaborate with vendors and project teams throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or electrical & electronics engineering).
• 6-8 years of experience in electrical system design, power distribution, or automation projects.
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent CAD software.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design principles, control systems, wiring practices, and industrial power distribution.
• Ability to interpret and develop SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and equipment layouts.
• Strong understanding of IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, or other relevant electrical standards and codes.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical power distribution and control systems, including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, motor control systems, UPS, protection systems, and related equipment.
• Prepare and review electrical deliverables: SLDs, Three-Line Diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and equipment layouts.
• Develop detailed control system designs: relay logic, PLC I/O interfaces, terminal diagrams, control panel designs, instrumentation interfaces, alarm circuits, and monitoring systems.
• Design and validate power, control, and communication wiring systems: point-to-point wiring, cable schedules, termination details, routing, and interconnections.
• Perform electrical calculations and design studies: load, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit, protection coordination, and equipment ratings.
• Generate and manage documentation: BOMs, wiring lists, cable lists, specifications, design reports, and customer submittals.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and project requirements while maintaining documentation accuracy.
• Conduct design reviews and resolve challenges: integration, constructability, interface requirements, and manufacturing feedback.
• Utilize tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit to develop, maintain, and update designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, clients, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC Interfaces

Control Panels

Wiring Diagrams

Cable Schedules

Protection Systems

IEC/NEC Standards

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical power distribution and control systems, including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, motor control systems, UPS, protection systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Prepare and review electrical engineering deliverables, including Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), Three-Line Diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and electrical equipment layouts.
• Develop detailed control system designs, including relay logic, PLC I/O interfaces, terminal diagrams, control panel designs, instrumentation interfaces, alarm circuits, and monitoring systems.
• Design and validate power, control, and communication wiring systems, including point-to-point wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination details, cable routing, and field interconnections.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and design studies, including load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop analysis, short-circuit considerations, protection coordination, and equipment rating verification.
• Generate and manage engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), wiring lists, cable lists, technical specifications, design reports, and customer submittal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and project requirements while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across all design documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and resolve technical challenges, including electrical integration issues, constructability concerns, equipment interface requirements, and manufacturing feedback.
• Utilize industry-standard engineering tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit or equivalent platforms to develop, maintain, and update electrical and control system designs.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, clients, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams, providing technical leadership and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 6-8 years of experience in electrical system design, power distribution, control panel engineering, automation interfaces, or industrial electrical projects.
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent electrical CAD software.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design principles, control systems, wiring practices, and industrial power distribution.
• Ability to interpret and develop SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and equipment layouts.
• Strong understanding of IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, or other relevant electrical standards and codes.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.