Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical switchgear systems, including medium and low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Create a BOM list for critical design components.
• Review and approve electrical drawings for manufacture.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, layout drawings, according to client specifications and pre-established budget.
• Oversee the integration of switchgear with power distribution systems and control systems.
• Familiarized and confident with the business R&D workflow, working methods and have a certain technical accumulation in the professional field, and master the professional knowledge and skills in this field.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Review and approve design calculations, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Complete work independently and receive high level direction of work on projects.
• Apply creative approaches and procedures to the solution of well-defined problems.
• Manage switchgear design projects from concept through to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work with the project management team to ensure all project timelines and goals are met or exceeded on multiple projects at any given time.
• Ensure that all designs meet relevant standards such as IEC, ANSI, UL, and IEEE.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of switchgear systems to guarantee reliability and performance.
• Creation of test scripts to prove out functionality of control schemes.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of documentation for compliance and regulatory purposes.
• Independently carry out R&D work on the existing technology platform, and independently undertake the R&D task of a module or component, complete product design, testing, device selection, documentation, etc.
• Identify and implement improvements in switchgear design and control systems.
• Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering technologies and industry trends.
• Lead research and development efforts to integrate new technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of new practices and processes within the design team and assist in implementation of these to improve department performance.
• Develop technical solutions that are innovative and consistent with organization objectives to a wide range of complex problems.
• Implement sustainable practices to achieve sustainable outcomes in all facets of practical and technical project work.
• Identifies practical opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and reports.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during and after project implementation.
• Independently respond and resolve general technical issues related to production and market problems.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in electrical design, with a strong focus on switchgear and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while developing accurate and detailed electrical control designs.
• Expert in switchgear design, electrical protection systems, and control panel design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Capable of taking individual ownership of projects and working in a team environment.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while responding appropriately within the fast-moving business environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Display a proactive flexible approach to working within a team environment.

 

PREDERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar.
• Experience with advanced switchgear technologies and smart grid systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as digital substations and IoT applications.

 

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