Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Vanderlande; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Hybrid work model

Vanderlande Academy

Medical insurance

Global collaboration

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Pune, India to lead the electrical design and execution for complex automation projects. You will craft power distribution, control diagrams, and cabling specs, while coordinating with suppliers, engineers, and field teams to meet project timelines.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6 years of electrical engineering experience, hands-on expertise with AutoCAD and EPLAN, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics.
• 4–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on with electrical design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and execution across project lifecycle.
• Develop power distribution, control systems, and components.
• Create detailed drawings and wiring specs for installation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, installers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with standards and FAT activities.
• Provide guidance to team and support during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Project execution

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job Title

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer | Pune, India | Full-time

If you are passionate about electrical engineering, industrial automation, and delivering reliable electrical solutions for complex material handling systems, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Your Role:

As an Electrical Project Engineer II, you will play a key role in the complete electrical design and execution of Vanderlande’s automation projects. From power distribution and electrical component selection to control diagrams, cabling specifications, installation, and commissioning, you will ensure that electrical solutions are designed and delivered in line with project requirements, quality standards, and timelines.

You will work closely with engineers, installers, suppliers, and global project stakeholders to develop practical and efficient electrical designs using advanced CAD tools such as AutoCAD and EPLAN.

What you will do/Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Manage and execute electrical engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed electrical designs covering power distribution, control systems, and electrical components.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, including:
• Design control diagrams using industrial communication technologies such as PROFINET and AS-i.
• Specify Siemens PLC hardware and industrial communication networks including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, TCP/IP, Serial, and AS-i.
• Design electrical enclosures and prepare complete manufacturing drawing packages.
• Develop total cabling specifications, installation drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Utilize AutoCAD and EPLAN to deliver accurate and high-quality electrical engineering documentation.

Project Execution & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with other engineers and disciplines to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
• Translate electrical designs into clear instructions for installers and support teams.
• Coordinate with electrical cabinet suppliers and follow up on manufacturing activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Specify and follow up on field wiring materials required at project sites.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant regulations, engineering standards, and project requirements.
• Estimate, plan, monitor, and control the assigned electrical engineering scope.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members, installers, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Installation & Commissioning Support

• Support and supervise electro-mechanical installation activities at customer sites.
• Provide technical guidance to installers during electrical installation.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning checklists for complete system installation.
• Support electro-mechanical commissioning, from initial connections through testing of the final I/O.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and according to required quality standards.

What you bring:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering/project execution.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Good knowledge of:
• Experience with:
• Understanding of electrical installation and electro-mechanical commissioning.
• Ability to understand the complete project lifecycle and manage assigned engineering scope.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong ownership, proactive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate with project counterparts and stakeholders across different countries.
• Willingness to travel to project/customer sites.
• Knowledge of the material handling and logistics automation domain is an added advantage.

About Vanderlande:

Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey—from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers’ doors.

At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.

Website: www.vanderlande.com

What we offer:

Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:

• Competitive Salary Package
• 30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:
• Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance
• Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage
• Opportunities to participate in diverse Vanderlande communities, networks, and employee initiatives
• Opportunity to collaborate globally with engineering and project teams

How we work

We work by three values: Every day better, We care, and Team play.

In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.