Join our Engineering team as a Senior Design Engineer I – Electrical Systems Design (MV Switchgear) and help deliver reliable, innovative power distribution solutions. You'll play a key role in designing Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
What will you do
- Design and engineer Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear systems in accordance with IEC standards, Schneider Electric standards, and customer specifications
- Prepare single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOM)
- Review technical specifications and ensure designs comply with project, safety, quality, and cost requirements
- Perform electrical calculations, equipment selection, and protection coordination for MV power distribution systems
- Collaborate with project management, manufacturing, procurement, testing, quality, and commissioning teams throughout project execution
- Support technical submittals, design reviews, customer clarifications, and provide technical expertise during manufacturing, FAT, and commissioning
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement and engineering standardization initiatives
What are the key skills we are looking for
- Designing reliable and compliant medium-voltage electrical systems
- Applying strong technical expertise in power distribution
- Selecting and coordinating relays, CTs, VTs, and protection devices
- Preparing high-quality engineering drawings and project documentation
- Using EPLAN, SEEXP, or equivalent engineering tools
- Collaborating across functions to ensure successful project delivery
- Analyzing technical challenges and delivering optimized engineering solutions
- Developing level; working effectively with customers and cross-functional teams
What qualifications will make you successful
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear design and electrical power distribution systems
- Strong knowledge of IEC standards and electrical engineering principles
- Experience preparing SLDs, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Hands-on experience with electrical engineering software such as EPLAN, SEEXP, or equivalent
- Understanding of protection and control systems, relays, CTs, VTs, and busbar systems
- Experience supporting project execution, technical submittals, customer interactions, and design reviews
- Knowledge of Schneider Electric MV products and solutions is an advantage
- Good command of English, with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
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