Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
Department: Projects & Maintenance
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 5–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Project Manager / Operations Head

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, project execution, troubleshooting and site management. The candidate should have good technical knowledge of LT/HT electrical systems, electrical panels, DG sets, transformers, UPS systems and building electrical infrastructure.

The candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and capable of reviewing electrical drawings, preparing as-built drawings, coordinating with consultants/vendors and ensuring projects are executed safely and as per approved specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Maintenance

• Plan and supervise preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities for electrical systems.

• Handle maintenance of:

• LT/HT Panels

• MDBs, SMDBs and DBs

• Transformers

• DG Sets and AMF/ATS Panels

• UPS and Battery Systems

• APFC Panels

• MCCs and Motor Control Systems

• Electrical Distribution Systems

• Lighting and Emergency Lighting Systems

• Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems

• Diagnose electrical faults and coordinate corrective actions.

• Monitor electrical equipment health and identify potential failures through inspection, testing and thermography.

• Prepare and review Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure timely completion.

• Review electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power factor, load, harmonics and energy consumption.

• Coordinate shutdown activities, including preparation of shutdown plans, permits and safety procedures.

• Maintain proper maintenance records, service reports, checklists and equipment history.

2. Electrical Project Execution

• Manage execution of electrical projects from planning through commissioning and handover.

• Supervise installation of:

• LT/HT Electrical Panels

• Transformers

• DG Sets

• Cable trays and cable systems

• Power and control cables

• Lighting systems

• Earthing and lightning protection systems

• UPS systems

• APFC systems

• Electrical equipment and associated infrastructure

• Review electrical drawings, SLDs, layouts, schematics and cable schedules.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and other MEP agencies.

• Ensure projects are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, BOQ and project schedule.

• Monitor site progress, manpower, material requirements and installation quality.

• Conduct inspections and coordinate testing & commissioning activities.

• Prepare snag lists and ensure timely closure.

• Assist in preparation of project documentation, test reports, commissioning reports and as-built drawings.

3. AutoCAD & Technical Documentation

• Prepare, modify and review Electrical AutoCAD drawings.
• Prepare electrical layouts, SLDs, panel layouts, cable routing drawings and equipment layouts.
• Update drawings based on actual site conditions and prepare as-built drawings.
• Review contractor/vendor drawings and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain proper revision control of drawings and technical documents.

4. Site & Team Management

• Supervise electrical technicians, electricians, contractors and subcontractors.
• Allocate manpower and monitor daily site activities.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and ensure adherence to electrical safety procedures.
• Coordinate with civil, HVAC, fire-fighting, plumbing, BMS and other MEP teams.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with procurement/vendors.
• Ensure work is completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and communicate project issues to management.

5. Testing & Commissioning

• Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical installations.

• Coordinate testing of:

• Insulation Resistance

• Earth Resistance

• Continuity

• Transformer systems

• Electrical Panels

• Protection systems

• DG/AMF/ATS systems

• UPS systems

• APFC systems

• Review test reports and ensure compliance with project specifications.

• Coordinate energisation and shutdown activities with the client and utility authorities where applicable.

Required Technical Skills

The candidate should have good practical knowledge of:

• Electrical LT/HT distribution systems
• Electrical Panels and Switchgear
• Transformers
• DG Sets
• UPS Systems
• APFC Panels
• Motors and MCCs
• Cable sizing and cable selection
• Earthing and Lightning Protection
• Electrical Safety
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Testing & Commissioning
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Load Calculations
• Reading Electrical SLDs and Layouts
• AutoCAD

Knowledge of ETAP, electrical power quality, thermography, harmonic analysis and energy monitoring will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance and/or project execution.
• Experience in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, manufacturing facilities or similar environments will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of electrical drawings and systems
• Hands-on approach to maintenance and project execution
• Good AutoCAD knowledge
• Ability to independently manage site activities
• Team handling and contractor management skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Ability to prepare technical reports and documentation
• Ability to work under project timelines and handle multiple activities simultaneously

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

• Commercial/Corporate Office Electrical Maintenance
• Electrical Turnkey Projects
• HT/LT installations
• Electrical shutdowns
• Testing & commissioning
• Electrical safety audits
• DG/Transformer/UPS maintenance
• Facility management or MEP contracting
• Client and consultant coordination