Position Summary
This position focuses on developing comprehensive electrical designs, schematics, layouts, and component specifications for electrical panels to ensure optimal performance, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Conceptual & Detailed Design: Create innovative and efficient electrical panel designs based on project requirements.
Component Selection: Identify and integrate suitable electrical components such as switch gears (low and medium voltage), circuit breakers, relays, switch box and wiring to ensure system reliability and performance efficiency.
CAD & Electrical Schematics: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce accurate electrical diagrams, layouts, and technical drawings.
Protection & Electrical Scheme Design: Interpret and translate customer requirements into comprehensive system solutions, incorporating innovative approaches to products, people, technology, and system optimization.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, and safety regulations.
Prototyping & Testing: Develop and test functional prototypes to validate designs before mass production as well as create testing documentation and conduct factory and onsite testing for Protection and Electrical schemes during project execution.
Technical Documentation: Generate comprehensive electrical design documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications for manufacturing and quality assurance.
Project Implementation: Execute engineering projects efficiently, ensuring adherence to established time, cost, and quality parameters.
Customer Support & Fault Investigation: Provide technical assistance and perform post-fault investigations to support customer needs and ensure system reliability.
Business Development Support: Identify market opportunities and contribute to business growth by assessing potential areas for expansion within the industry.
Educational/Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering.
Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist (preferred).
Experience
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical design, CAD Software, power system designs, Protection systems, with a proven track record in developing prototypes and conducting testing, and commissioning.
At least 6+ years of experience in sizing power, low, and medium voltage switch gear rating and switch boxes.
At least 6+ years of experience in power engineering, panel configuration, and design as well as installation.
Experience serving as a Technical Lead on projects, with overall responsibility for ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in CAD Software: Expertise in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent computer-aided design (CAD) tools for creating precise electrical schematics and layouts.
Circuit Design & Analysis: Strong analytical skills to develop and evaluate electrical circuits, low and medium voltage switch gears, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and performance requirements.
Precision & Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and error-free electrical panel designs that meet industry standards.