Sr. Engineer Electrical & Electronics Engineering XII

**Senior Electrical Design Engineer – LV Switchgear** *(Senior Individual Contributor Role)* We are looking for a **Senior Electrical Design Engineer – LV Switchgear** who will operate as a **senior individual contributor** , taking end\-to\-end ownership of LV switchgear design activities while also **mentoring and technically guiding junior engineers** . This role requires a high level of technical maturity, independent decision\-making, and regular interaction with customers and internal stakeholders. The position is hands\-on in nature and is **not a people\-management role** , but carries responsibility equivalent to an Assistant\-Manager level in terms of technical ownership and accountability. **Key Responsibilities** * Own and lead the **complete design lifecycle** of LV switchgear panels including **PCC, MCC, APFC, and Distribution Boards** . * Prepare, review, and release **SLDs, control schematics, GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts** with minimal supervision. * Develop, validate, and optimize **Bills of Materials (BOM)** ensuring accuracy, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability. * Ensure full compliance with **IEC 61439** , project specifications, internal standards, and applicable electrical codes. * Define, review, and validate **protection schemes, interlocking logic, and control philosophies** . * Perform and review **load calculations, short\-circuit studies, and thermal evaluations** . * Act as the **technical interface** with customers, consultants, and project teams for clarifications, approvals, and technical deviations. * Coordinate closely with **Manufacturing, Procurement, QA/QC, and Project teams** to ensure design intent is correctly executed. * Support and lead **FAT, internal design reviews, customer inspections, and audits** . * Drive **design standardization, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives** . * **Mentor and technically groom junior engineers** through design reviews and best\-practice sharing, while remaining hands\-on. **Required Skills \& Qualifications** * B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline. * **15\-20 years** of proven hands\-on experience in **LV switchgear design and engineering** . * Strong exposure to **PCC, MCC, APFC, and Distribution Boards** . * Proficiency in **SEE Electrical / ePLAN / AutoCAD Electrical** . * In\-depth knowledge of **IEC 61439** , LV system design, and protection coordination. * Strong understanding of **ACBs, MCCBs, contactors, protection relays, meters, CTs, APFC components** , and accessories. * Experience with **APFC panel design** , including detuned reactors and harmonic mitigation (preferred). * Exposure to **ERP systems** for BOM control and engineering change management is an advantage. * Ability to **work independently** , manage multiple parallel projects, and take technical ownership. * Strong communication skills for customer and consultant interactions. * Demonstrated ability to **mentor junior engineers** without formal people\-management responsibility.