Senior Electrical Engineer

Onward Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies is seeking an Electrical Lead to manage design of power systems, packagedelivery, and enclosure solutions across projects. You will develop architectures, perform sizing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant designs.

You will mentor engineers, review drawings, and ensure QA/QC adherence while aligning with project schedules and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is required; Master's preferred.
• Experience with PDCs, PECs, MCCs, PCCs, switchboards, or packaged electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/ANSI/NFPA standards and local regulations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead or execute electrical design of PDCs, PECs, modular enclosures, and containerized power systems.
• Develop and review electrical architecture, distribution schemes, and layouts.
• Review and approve SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and load schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, structural, HVAC, instrumentation, and piping teams.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and draftsmen; conduct design reviews.
• Ensure designs meet IEC/ANSI/NFPA standards, safety, and QA/QC practices.

Skills

Electrical design

SLDs & diagrams

Power distribution

Equipment selection

IEC/ANSI/NFPA standards

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Job description

1. Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead or execute the electrical design of PDCs, PECs, modular electrical enclosures, and containerized power systems.
• Develop and review electrical system architecture, power distribution schemes, and equipment layouts.
• Review and approve:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) & Electrical schematics
• Wiring and termination diagrams
• Cable schedules & Load schedules
• Equipment layouts & Panel and enclosure layouts
• Interconnection diagrams
• Ensure electrical designs are optimized for modular/containerized construction, transportation, installation, maintenance, and field operation.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical, structural, HVAC, instrumentation, and piping disciplines.

2. Electrical Equipment Selection & Sizing

• Review the sizing of:
• ACBs, VCBs, MCCBs and MCBs
• Busbars and busbar systems
• Power and control cables
• Protection relays
• Metering and monitoring equipment
• Transformers and auxiliary equipment
• UPS and battery systems
• Distribution boards and control panels
• Review:
• Load calculations
• Voltage-drop calculations
• Short-circuit calculations
• Protection coordination
• Cable sizing
• Busbar sizing
• Equipment rating verification
• Evaluate electrical equipment based on technical requirements, reliability, maintainability, availability, and cost.

3. Project Engineering & Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers to align engineering deliverables with project schedules and priorities.
• Plan and monitor electrical engineering activities and deliverables.
• Identify technical issues, design risks, and interface constraints and drive them to closure.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, and site teams.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and resolve engineering queries arising from manufacturing and site activities.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for technical evaluation and equipment selection.

5. Team Leadership & Development

For Electrical Lead:

• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, designers, and draftsmen.
• Allocate engineering tasks based on project priorities and team capabilities.
• Review engineering deliverables and provide technical direction.
• Conduct design reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Develop engineering standards, checklists, templates, and best practices.
• Support capability development and training of junior engineers.

6. Standards, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable international and local standards, including IEC, ANSI/NFPA and relevant electrical regulations, as applicable to the project.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and project-specific engineering standards.
• Follow established QA/QC procedures and engineering documentation practices.
• Participate in design audits, technical reviews, risk assessments, and design verification activities.
• Ensure electrical designs meet required safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance criteria.

7. Client, Consultant & Vendor Coordination

• Review client specifications, drawings, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical clarifications and responses to client and consultant comments.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review vendor drawings, datasheets, calculations, and technical offers.
• Support technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Provide technical inputs to tendering, estimation, procurement, and proposal teams.

8. Manufacturing & Testing Support

• Support manufacturing teams with electrical design clarifications and engineering changes.
• Review panel and enclosure fabrication requirements.
• Support electrical inspection, testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Resolve design issues identified during assembly and testing.
• Capture manufacturing feedback and incorporate lessons learned into future PDC/PEC designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with PDCs, PECs, MCCs, PCCs, switchboards, control panels, or similar packaged electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of IEC/ANSI/NFPA standards and applicable electrical regulations.
• Strong understanding of electrical protection, power distribution, equipment selection, and electrical calculations.
• Experience with electrical engineering and drafting software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or equivalent tools is preferred.