Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater Treatment

Job Description

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 5–8 Years

Industry: Water & Wastewater Treatment

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong experience in Water & Wastewater Treatment projects . The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in electrical design, engineering documentation, and testing & commissioning of electrical systems for WTP, STP, ETP, or WWTP projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and electrical design documentation.
• Prepare power and control cable sizing , cable schedules, cable tray layouts, voltage-drop calculations, and load balancing.
• Prepare control philosophies and provide inputs for instrumentation and control systems.
• Plan LV and MV electrical systems , including MCCs, transformers, and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare material submittals and provide technical inputs/guidance for shop drawings.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and testing & commissioning documentation .
• Prepare and review O&M manuals and other project documentation.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements .
• Work with VFDs and soft starters for energy-efficient motor control applications.
• Support testing, commissioning, installation, and project execution activities.

Must-Have Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience specifically in Water & Wastewater Treatment projects.
• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong experience in electrical design for WTP/STP/ETP/WWTP projects .
• Hands-on experience with:
• SLDs
• Cable sizing
• Cable tray layouts
• Voltage-drop calculations
• Load balancing
• MCCs
• Transformers
• VFDs
• Soft starters
• Experience preparing material submittals, method statements, risk assessments, and O&M manuals .
• Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems in water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Good knowledge of applicable electrical codes and regulatory compliance.
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred.