Senior Electrical Design & Projects Engineer

- Job PurposeWe are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in the design, engineering, component selection, integration, testing and commissioning of industrial electrical systems, particularly high-temperature industrial furnaces.

The candidate must have hands-on experience in designing and powering resistive heating loads, furnace power distribution systems, industrial electrical feeders, transformers, LV panels and associated control systems.

The candidate should be capable of independently developing complete electrical engineering solutions, from initial load calculations and electrical schematics to panel design, wiring, installation supervision, power-up and commissioning.

- Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesA. Industrial Furnace Electrical Engineering

- Design and engineer electrical power systems for high-temperature industrial furnaces.
- Calculate furnace heating loads, power requirements, current ratings and electrical distribution requirements.
- Design and integrate resistive heating elements, heating banks and associated power circuits.
- Select appropriate heating element configurations, switching arrangements and power control methods.
- Design power distribution and control systems for multi-zone furnaces.
- Understand different heating technologies and their electrical requirements.
- Carry out electrical load calculations, power balancing and protection coordination.
- Participate in furnace power-up, trial runs, testing and commissioning.

B. Power Distribution & Feeder Engineering

- Design complete industrial electrical feeders for various types of loads.
- Engineer and select suitable:
- Thyristor power controllers (SCR-based controllers).
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Soft starters.
- Direct-on-line (DOL) and star-delta starters.
- Motor protection and control systems.
- Resistive heating load feeders.
- Capacitor banks and power factor correction systems, wherever applicable.
- Calculate cable sizes, busbar ratings, short-circuit levels and protective device ratings.
- Select MCCBs, ACBs, MCBs, contactors, overload relays, fuses, isolators and other electrical components.
- Ensure proper coordination of electrical protection devices and safe power distribution.

C. Transformer & LV Panel Engineering

- Design and engineer LV distribution panels, PCCs, MCCs, furnace control panels and auxiliary panels.
- Have a strong understanding of power and distribution transformers, including rating selection and associated protection requirements.
- Carry out transformer load calculations and determine suitable transformer ratings based on connected loads and demand.
- Develop single-line diagrams (SLDs), power schematics,



control schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Perform panel component selection, busbar sizing, cable entry planning and internal power distribution design.
- Develop panel general arrangement (GA) drawings and detailed fabrication drawings.
- Ensure proper segregation of power, control and instrumentation circuits.
- Ensure electrical panels comply with applicable electrical safety standards and design practices.

D. Electrical Controls & Instrumentation

- Design electrical control circuits and associated equipment.
- Develop control logic and interlocking schemes for furnace operation.
- Integrate temperature controllers, thermocouples, RTDs, temperature transmitters and other process instruments.
- Design control circuits for thyristor controllers, VFDs, soft starters and other electrical equipment.
- Understand PLC-based control systems, digital and analogue I/O, and industrial communication interfaces.
- Develop electrical control philosophies, sequence diagrams and cause-and-effect logic wherever required.
- Coordinate with automation and instrumentation teams for complete system integration.

E. Engineering Drawings & Documentation

- Prepare and review:
- Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
- Power and control circuit diagrams.
- Electrical panel GA drawings.
- Panel wiring and termination diagrams.
- Cable schedules and cable routing layouts.
- Electrical load lists.
- Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Technical specifications and component datasheets.
- Electrical interconnection diagrams.
- Testing and commissioning documentation.
- Use AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or equivalent electrical engineering software.

F. Testing, Power-Up & Commissioning

- Supervise electrical panel inspection, testing and installation.
- Conduct pre-commissioning checks and electrical safety inspections.
- Verify wiring, insulation resistance, continuity, earthing and protection arrangements.
- Participate in transformer energisation and LV panel power-up.
- Commission thyristor controllers, VFDs, soft starters and furnace heating systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults, load imbalances, control issues and power-related problems.
- Support site installation, commissioning and customer acceptance activities.
- Ensure protected and reliable operation of all electrical systems.

3. Technical Competencies RequiredThe candidate must possess strong practical knowledge and experience in:
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Industrial furnace electrical systems and resistive heating loads.
2. Thyristor/SCR-based power control systems.
3. VFDs, soft starters and motor feeder engineering.
4. Transformer selection, sizing and protection.
5. LV electrical panel design and engineering.
6. PCC, MCC and furnace control panel design.
7. Electrical component selection and technical specifications.
8. Power and control circuit design.
9. Electrical load calculations and cable/busbar sizing.
10. PLC-based industrial control systems and instrumentation.
11. Electrical drawings, BOM preparation and documentation.
12. Electrical testing, power-up and commissioning.

4. Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Additional qualifications in industrial power systems, electrical design or automation will be an advantage.

5. Experience
- Preferably 7–12 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical engineering.
- Must have hands-on experience in electrical engineering for high-temperature industrial furnaces or similar industrial heating applications.
- Proven experience in designing and commissioning resistive heating power systems.
- Experience in designing complete industrial electrical feeders and LV distribution panels.
- Experience in transformer selection, panel engineering, component selection and electrical control systems.
- Experience in independently handling electrical engineering projects from concept to commissioning.

6. Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and practical design capabilities.
- Ability to independently develop complete electrical designs.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and convert them into engineering designs.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical safety and protection systems.
- Ability to coordinate with mechanical, process, automation and production teams.
- Willingness to participate in factory testing, site installation and commissioning.
- Ability to take technical ownership of electrical engineering deliverables.

7. Key Performance ExpectationsThe successful candidate will be expected to:
- Independently design complete electrical systems for industrial furnaces.
- Develop reliable and cost-effective electrical power distribution solutions.
- Finalise technical specifications and component selections.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of electrical drawings and documentation.
- Minimise electrical design errors and commissioning-related issues.
- Ensure timely execution of electrical engineering deliverables.
- Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning.

📌 Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Voltanova
📍 Bengaluru