Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

Employment Type: Full time

Location: India

Experience: 5-7 Years

Reporting To: Project Manager

Position Summary

The Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support execution of the Capital Projects in India.

The selected candidate will support electrical engineering activities from detailed engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project handover. The role requires strong knowledge of building electrical systems, multidisciplinary coordination, and applicable Indian electrical regulations and building codes.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Review and develop electrical engineering deliverables including:
• Perform electrical load assessment and equipment sizing.
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards, and engineering best practices.

Building Electrical Infrastructure

Support design and review of:

• LV Power Distribution Systems
• Transformers and Distribution Boards
• UPS Systems
• Emergency Power Systems
• Lighting & Emergency Lighting Systems
• Small Power Systems
• Grounding & Lightning Protection Systems
• Fire Alarm Power Interfaces
• Security and Access Control Power Systems

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate electrical activities with:

• Architects
• HVAC Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Process Engineers
• Instrumentation & Controls Engineers
• Fire Protection Consultants
• IT and Building Management System Teams

Participate in design review meetings and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.

Interface with facility owners, utility providers, and regulatory authorities to support electrical service connections, statutory compliance, and facility energization activities.

Procurement Support

• Prepare technical specifications and datasheets.
• Review vendor quotations and technical submissions.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during construction and installation.
• Resolve technical queries raised by contractors and site teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities.
• Review as-built documentation and commissioning reports.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Electrical Design Engineering.
• Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial building, or R&D facility projects.
• Experience supporting engineering consultants, EPC contractors, or owner engineering teams.
• Exposure to procurement support, construction support, and commissioning activities is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Building Electrical Distribution Systems
• Lighting Design
• Emergency Power & UPS Systems
• Grounding & Lightning Protection
• Electrical Design Calculations
• Technical Specification Development
• Vendor Document Review
• Construction & Commissioning Support

Codes & Standards Knowledge

Good working knowledge of:

• National Building Code of India (NBC 2016)
• Electricity Act and applicable Indian Electricity Rules
• Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Regulations
• Relevant Indian Standards (IS)
• IEC Standards
• Fire & Life Safety Requirements for Buildings
• Local Statutory Approval Requirements

Experience in applying electrical and building code requirements during design and project execution will be preferred.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• ETAP (preferred)
• Exposure to BIM/Revit coordination will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project schedules.
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on safety, quality, and project execution.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in laboratory facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, R&D centers, commercial buildings, or similar building infrastructure projects in India will be preferred. Experience working on projects during detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases will be advantageous.