Customer Project Technical Senior Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Customer Project Technical Engineer with strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems and leadership capabilities to drive the design process. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience switchgear design and testing, transformers, AVR, NER, drives, soft starters, and conventional control systems . This role focuses on E-House projects, requiring coordination with mechanical teams, integration of electrical utilities, and active involvement in customer interactions during tendering and execution phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Engineering:

o Lead MV & LV switchgear designs, including schematics, layouts, and technical documentation.

o Prepare cable sizing calculations, cable selection, and create cable lists and schedules.

o Design conventional control systems for switchgear applications.

o Ensure compliance with ANSI codes and IEC standards.

• E-House Integration:

o Lead the electrical design process for E-Houses, ensuring proper interfacing and coordination with mechanical teams.

o Integrate electrical utilities such as lighting systems, HVAC, fire-fighting panels, earthing, lightning protection, and small distribution boards.

• Protection & Testing:

o Perform factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for equipment.

o Configure and test protection relays, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with ANSI standards.

• Customer Interaction & Project Support:

o Actively engage with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide solutions.

o Support tendering phase with technical inputs.

o Provide technical support during project execution and resolve engineering issues.

• Leadership & Collaboration:

o Lead the design process and oversee supplier engineering activities.

o Work closely with project technical leader and project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and technical accuracy.

o Be a team player and foster collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

o Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc).

• Experience:

o 2–4 years in electrical distribution engineering, with hands-on experience in MV & LV switchgear design and testing.

o Strong knowledge of transformers, AVR, NER, drives, soft starters, cables, and conventional control systems.

o Good experience in protection relays and familiarity with ANSI codes.

o Experience in E-House projects, including cabling and utilities integration.

• Technical Skills:

o Proficiency in electrical design software and tools.

o Strong understanding of IEC and ANSI standards and electrical safety practices.

• Soft Skills:

o Leadership skills to manage and drive the design process.

o Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to work collaboratively in a project-driven environment.

About Our Company:

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