Job Title: Switchboard Design Engineer / Team Lead

Location: Vadodara / Pune, India

Experience: 10–15+ Years

Function: Electrical Engineering / Design

Industry: Electrical Equipment, Power Distribution, Data Centers

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Switchboard Design Engineer / Team Lead with strong expertise in low-voltage switchboard design, UL 891 compliance, and North American electrical standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing low-voltage switchboards for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications, particularly data centers.

The candidate should possess a thorough understanding of UL 891, NFPA 70 (NEC), applicable NEMA requirements, and North American electrical design practices, along with familiarity with European electrical standards and IEC-based design principles.

This role combines technical expertise with team leadership. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of 4–5 electrical design engineers, oversee engineering deliverables, ensure design quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality switchboard solutions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

- Switchboard Design and Engineering
- North American Standards and UL 891 Compliance
- European Standards and International Engineering
- Data Center Electrical Infrastructure
- Team Leadership and Mentoring
- Design Validation and Quality Assurance
- Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration

Required Technical Skills





- Strong hands-on experience in low-voltage switchboard and electrical power distribution design.
- Demonstrated experience with UL 891-compliant switchboards is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of North American electrical standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), applicable NEMA requirements, and relevant UL standards.
- Knowledge of IEC-based design practices and European electrical standards.
- Experience with busbar design, circuit breaker selection, protection devices, electrical ratings, and switchboard construction.
- Understanding of SCCR, short-circuit withstand requirements, temperature-rise considerations, and electrical safety.
- Ability to prepare and review SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and BOMs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical engineering design tools.
- Understanding of electrical power distribution systems for data centers, industrial facilities, or other critical infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical standards.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies

- Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of 4–5 or more engineers.
- Robust technical review, analytical,



and problem-solving skills.
- Effective project planning, task allocation, and workload management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Hands-on approach to engineering leadership and technical decision-making.
- Strong commitment to design quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- A master's degree or relevant technical certifications will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

- 10–15+ years of overall electrical engineering experience, including substantial experience in low-voltage switchboard design.
- Proven hands-on experience with UL 891-compliant switchboard products.
- Experience working with North American customers, engineering teams, or projects.
- Exposure to IEC-based European projects and international electrical standards.
- Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial power distribution projects.
- Background with switchboard manufacturers, electrical equipment OEMs, or engineering-to-order (ETO) organizations.
- Experience supporting product testing, certification, design verification, and manufacturing implementation.
- Previous experience as a Switchboard Design Lead, Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, or Electrical Engineering Team Lead.

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