Senior LV Switchgear Design Engineer

Petrotec; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrotec in Qatar seeks a Design Engineer to develop and refine LV switchgear designs, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency. You will align designs with production capabilities, quality standards, and client requirements while supporting continuous improvement and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with production and QA teams, perform calculations and simulations, and prepare BOMs and maintenance manuals. Candidates should bring strong software skills and a proactive design mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Diploma in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of LV switchgear products and applications.
• Experience with design documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications suitable for the process.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and prototype testing to validate concepts.
• Optimize existing product designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance performance.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Prepare technical documentation, including bills of materials, assembly instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Participate in design reviews, production trials, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Suggest process improvements and innovative design solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Liaise with clients and project teams to understand requirements and implement design changes as needed.
• Stay updated with manufacturing technologies, design software, and industry best practices.

Skills

LV switchgear knowledge

Protection relay protocols

Device selection

AutoCAD/EPLAN

Client communication

Leadership in meetings

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Petrotec in Qatar seeks a Design Engineer to develop and refine LV switchgear designs, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency. You will align designs with production capabilities, quality standards, and client requirements while supporting continuous improvement and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with production and QA teams, perform calculations and simulations, and prepare BOMs and maintenance manuals. Candidates should bring strong software skills and a proactive design mindset.