Job Description – Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP – Airport Projects)
Experience: 10 Years
Industry: Construction
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer – MEP
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with around 10 years of experience in MEP design, preferably in airport infrastructure and large-scale building projects. The candidate should have strong expertise in electrical system design, engineering calculations, technical specifications, design coordination, preparation of drawings and compliance with relevant international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop electrical design and engineering solutions for airport infrastructure and building projects.
- Prepare and review electrical layouts, single-line diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams and detailed design drawings.
- Design and coordinate power distribution systems, including HT, LT, transformers, switchgear and distribution panels.
- Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop and short-circuit calculations.
- Design lighting systems, emergency lighting and external lighting layouts.
- Design and coordinate power distribution for airport terminal buildings, runway, taxiway and apron facilities.
- Coordinate electrical systems with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and other MEP disciplines.
- Review technical specifications, BOQs, tender drawings and electrical design documents.
- Design and coordinate backup power systems, including DG sets, UPS and emergency power supply.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Review vendor drawings, technical submittals and equipment specifications.
- Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable IEC, NFPA, IEEE and local authority standards.
- Conduct site visits and resolve electrical design-related technical issues.
- Support construction teams during installation, testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure design deliverables are completed as per project schedules and client requirements.
Technical Skills Required
- Electrical System Design and Engineering.
- HT/LT Distribution Systems.
- Transformer and Switchgear Design.
- Power Load Calculations and Cable Sizing.
- Lighting and Emergency Lighting Design.
- Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems.
- DG Sets, UPS and Backup Power Systems.
- Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and Electrical Layouts.
- AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
- Electrical Design Calculations and Technical Specifications.
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA and relevant electrical standards.
Airport Project Exposure
Experience in the following airport electrical systems is preferred:
- Airport Terminal Building Electrical Design.
- Airside and Landside Electrical Infrastructure.
- Runway and Taxiway Lighting Systems.
- Apron and Aircraft Stand Lighting.
- Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL).
- Airport Substations and Power Distribution Networks.
- Baggage Handling System (BHS) Power Requirements.
- UPS and Emergency Power Systems.
- External Lighting and High-Mast Lighting.
- MEP Electrical Services for Airport Infrastructure.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Design / MEP Engineering.
- Previous experience in airport projects or large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical design calculations and engineering drawings.
- Hands-on experience in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
- Experience in design coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of international electrical standards and airport design requirements.
- Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to independently handle electrical design deliverables.
Preferred Candidate Background
Candidates from airport infrastructure, airport terminal construction, EPC contractors, MEP consultants and large-scale commercial infrastructure projects.