Role & responsibilities

- Lead the design and development of electrical power distribution and control systems, including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, motor control systems, UPS, protection systems, and associated electrical equipment.

- Prepare and review electrical engineering deliverables, including Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), Three-Line Diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and electrical equipment layouts.

- Develop detailed control system designs, including relay logic, PLC I/O interfaces, terminal diagrams, control panel designs, instrumentation interfaces, alarm circuits, and monitoring systems.

- Design and validate power, control, and communication wiring systems, including point-to-point wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination details, cable routing, and field interconnections.

- Perform electrical engineering calculations and design studies, including load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop analysis, short-circuit considerations, protection coordination, and equipment rating verification.

- Generate and manage engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), wiring lists, cable lists, technical specifications, design reports, and customer submittal documents.

- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and project requirements while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across all design documentation.





- Conduct design reviews and resolve technical challenges, including electrical integration issues, constructability concerns, equipment interface requirements, and manufacturing feedback.

- Utilize industry-standard engineering tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit or equivalent platforms to develop, maintain, and update electrical and control system designs.

- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, clients, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams, providing technical leadership and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical & Electronics Engineering.

- 6-8 years of experience in electrical system design, power distribution, control panel engineering, automation interfaces, or industrial electrical projects.

- Strong proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent electrical CAD software.

- Extensive knowledge of electrical design principles, control systems, wiring practices, and industrial power distribution.

- Ability to interpret and develop SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and equipment layouts.

- Solid understanding of IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, or other relevant electrical standards and codes.

- Excellent analytical, coordination, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 APA Engineering
📍 Chennai