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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Designs electrical systems for industrial automation projects, including SLDs, protection systems, equipment specifications, sizing calculations, layouts, cable schedules, schematics, and control logic. Performs power system studies and prepares RFQs and BOMs. Requires an electrical engineering degree, 3–8 years of relevant project experience, experience with large projects, electrical design tools, and strong technical and communication skills. Commissioning and service experience is preferred.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Operations Manager
 

Your role and responsibilities:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: #LI_Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation business for Operation Centers and Quality division based in Chennai, India.
You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Perform Basic and detail Engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for the Electrical
    system in industrial projects.

  • Prepare overall key SLD, Auxiliary AC/ DC SLD & protection SLD.

  • Design calculations including transformer sizing (Power, Distribution and Converter), Battery and UPS sizing, DG sizing, VFD Sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation, capacitor bank sizing calculations and CT/PT sizing.

  • Knowledge of power system studies like load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonics analysis.

  • Prepare data sheet & specifications for all equipment used in industries like transformers, GCB, Bus duct, MV switchgear (Both AIS and GIS), LV Switchgear, Battery/ UPS system, VFD, DG set, cable tray, earthing & lightning, Communication Equipment’s.

  • Prepare Request for quotation (RFQ) and Bill of materials (BOM).

  • Detail Engineering – Equipment layout & section, earthing layout design, cable routing / cable tray layout, cable schedule & termination schedule preparation, bus duct layout, lighting layout, lightning layout, switchgear fixing arrangement drawing and cable drum schedule Develop Schematics for Control and Protection Panels, Synchronizing Panels, MV and LV
    Switchgears based on project specific requirement.

  • Develop of Block Logic Diagram for MV and LV Switchgear.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

  • Minimum 3-8 years of relevant experience for Project Engineer

  • Should have worked in at least 2-4 large size projects as Project Engineer

  • Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in using design tools like earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.,

  • Working in a fast-paced environment with short submission deadlines.

  • Strong technical leadership skills, interpersonal skills, effective communication skills.

  • Experience in Electrical Engineering, Marin and Ports, Process industry Projects Preferred

  • Commissioning/Service experience of Electrical Equipment's is preferred.​

More about us:

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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