Sr Engineering Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tamil Nadu is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical design projects. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reviewing designs while ensuring adherence to industry standards. You will lead a team of engineers, optimize system layouts for performance and cost efficiency, and perform audits to guarantee compliance with quality and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical project management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing electrical engineering design projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, BS, AS/NZS.
• Ability to review and approve design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical engineering design within budget.
• Review and approve electrical design drawings and specifications.
• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical engineers and designers.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support procurement teams in evaluating vendor proposals.

Skills

Coordinate with project stakeholders

Optimize electrical system layouts

Perform electrical load analysis

Lead and mentor Electrical engineers

Conduct regular internal audits

Job description

• Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical engineering design within budget, schedule, and scope.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Review and approve electrical design drawings, layouts, and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements and client expectations.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and client requirements (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEC, BS, AS/NZS).
• Optimize electrical system layouts and routes to minimize cost, enhance performance, and reduce environmental impact.
• Perform electrical load analysis, short-circuit studies, and protection coordination, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system designs for safety, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and resolve potential electrical system issues during the design phase or through field support during construction and operations.
• Review and approve electrical material specifications, equipment specifications, and material take-off sheets.
• Review and approve the design of electrical installations for substations, distribution boards, and other electrical infrastructure according to project specifications and operational requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical engineers, designers, and technical support staff, providing guidance.
• Foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between electrical engineering, design, construction, and other departments
• Ensure all electrical systems meet quality, safety, and environmental standards, aligning with project specifications and industry regulations.
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify potential issues and ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to quality and safety standards.
• If required, participate in vendor inspections, including factory acceptance tests (FAT), witness testing and quality checks to validate electrical equipment and system performance.
• Support in review inspection and test plans (ITPs/QAP) to ensure adherence to project and industry standards, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Oversee material selection during vendor engineering for electrical components, ensuring all materials meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Select appropriate electrical materials based on system requirements, operating conditions (voltage, current, load), and project specifications.
• Review and approve electrical component datasheets for transformers, circuit breakers, cables, switches, protective relays, and other electrical equipment.
• Support procurement teams in evaluating vendor proposals for electrical equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and performance criteria.
• Evaluate and approve supplier and contractor proposals and schedule adherence to ensure optimal selection of electrical systems and components.
• Review project progress, technical documents, and presentations to ensure effective communication and updates to stakeholders.
• Support the project team in maintaining accurate records of electrical designs, material certifications, test reports, and inspection documentation for compliance and traceability
• Drive innovation in electrical design and installation techniques, incorporating new technologies and best practices to enhance system efficiency and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, industry trends and regulatory changes to continuously improve design methodologies.