Lead Electrical Engineer - Chennai, India - Barry-Wehmiller Design Group

Description

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work in our office and remotely with engineering teams of Architects and ME/EE-Engineers to help design technical solutions to meet our client's business needs.

The successful candidate will work with licensed engineers and other experienced designers to design power distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing, distribution, and other industrial and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities:

Power utility coordination277/480V building servicesPower distribution and calculations including switchboards, panel boards, transformers, wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, cable tray sizing and fill, AIC calculations.

Motor Control Center specification including VFDs and starters.
Interior and exterior lighting design using Visual lighting.
Preparation of design criteria, one-line diagrams and specification for electrical equipment.
Selection and sizing of UPS for SCADA system and three phase inverters on site.
MV, LV and fiber optics cable sizing and routing.
Perform lightning and insulation coordination studies.
Design wiring and conduit drawings using AutoCAD.Help resolve EE oriented Change Request Notices and Request for Information.
Assist in developing construction drawings and review work packages.
Resolve RFIs and FCRs.
Prepare grounding and bonding plan for new equipment.
Maintain NAMS and cable & raceway program.
Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

Experience, Skills & Technical Requirements:
Minimum 15-18 years of Electrical design experience.
Any Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical or Semiconductor Facilities Engineering experience is highly desired.

Hands on experience in preparation of single line diagrams and panel IGA & EGA drawings, Schematics based upon technical specifications, requirement of customer.

Perform calculation & selection of Motors, Drives, AC, Load calculations & cable selections based upon application & design standards.

Perform electrical studies for Voltage drop, Load Flow, Short circuit, Motor starting, Protective device coordination, Arc flash analysis using SKM / Easypower software.

Design Engineering, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, Components, Products, and systems for commercial & industrial purposes.
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Perform detailed calculation to compute and establish manufacturing, site and installation, standards, and specifications.

Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conforms to standards and customer requirements.

Writing regular progress reports and presenting them to project managers and clients.
Knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA, British (BS), European, IS and other standards.


Tools Knowledge:
AutoCAD Electrical, SKM, Easy power, Visual Lighting, REVIT.Ability to produce electrical design on a multi-discipline project.
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD (MEP) software is preferred.

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.

Must also possess good general computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

EducationBachelor's/ master's degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering from Reputed Institution or University with Academic Excellence.
Additional Job DescriptionAssist with design/alteration of electrical equipment.
Assist with testing and debugging equipment to isolate defects.
Prepare layouts using CAD tools.
Assist in evaluation of designs; make engineering changes.
Prepare basic schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings, and bills of material (BOM)Assist in the evaluation of new parts.
May assist in supporting manufacturing/assembly teams.
Manage and maintain product/project files.
Maintain project file.
Other duties as assigned.