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Senior Electrical Engineer

Priamba Soft

Pittsburgh, PA, USADepends on ExperiencePosted May 13, 2026via Dice

We need a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for our client with a Plant Engineering background ( Petrochemical, chemical, Oil & Gas)

Qualifications: BE/B tech/ME (electricals)

Responsibilities include

  • Load List, Feeder Lists, Cable Sizing Calculations, transformer Sizing calculations, CT/VT Sizing calculations, Relay setting and coordination study, Earthing Sizing Calculations, Tray Loading, Lighting System calculations, Bus duct sizing, Battery Sizing and UPS calculations.
  • Strong Experience in develop, review, and approve medium-voltage (5kV 35kV) electrical system designs including switchgear panels, MCC and relay panels. Schematic wiring diagram, interconnection diagram, cable schedule preparation .
  • Lead power engineering, medium-voltage distribution, or facility electrical design activities across project phases: concept design, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support.
  • Creation of Technical Specifications for Transformers, MV Switchgears, DC and UPS System, MV Cables, Lighting-Cabling-Earthing System components, Control and Protection System, protection relays, Rectifiers, and bus ducts.
  • Performing small Feasibility studies for appropriate specification finalization. Strong communication skills.
  • Layouts-Cable Raceways, Grounding and Shielding System, Indoor and outdoor lighting, Electrical Equipment Layout- Substations, Transformer yards, Switchgear Rooms, Hazardous areas.
  • Preparation of Bill of materials for major equipment and bulk items for hazardous and safe areas.
  • Vendors offer review and creation of technical evaluation reports.
  • Single Line Diagrams, Protection and metering SLDs, SCADA/SAS architecture, I/O Lists.
  • Communications, meetings, coordination with multidisciplinary engineering team, professional consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors.
  • Material Take-offs (MTO): Preparing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications for procurement.
  • Electrical drawing 2D CAD Drafting, 3D designs Panel layout, Cable tray, cable duct, Clash detection.
  • Should have knowledge of ANSI, NEMA, NEC, UL, NEPA 70E.

a) Technical Competencies for the Job

  • Power system
  • MV Switchgear, MVMCC, busduct
  • Communication system , Fire alarm system
  • Grounding and lighting protection system
  • Cable/Wiring for MV cables
  • Working experience in multidisciplinary EPC environment.
  • Hands on with design engineering of MW scale industrial/ process plant /energy/ power generation/ oil and gas/T&D projects.
  • Ability to create deliverables from scratch.
  • Proactiveness and agility to work in start-up industry.
  • Flexible to handle tasks given beyond defined responsibilities as per project needs.
  • Accustomed to work on fast track projects with high time commitments.
  • Ability to deliver on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
  • Good knowledge of Electrical Codes and Standards (NEC) and their implementation in day-to-day deliverables.
  • High level of proficiency in MS office tools like MS Office, MS Excel.
  • Strong experience and understanding of AutoCAD, EPlan, 2D & 3D
  • Shall have knowledge of power system studies e.g. Short Circuit current calculation, Load flow study & Harmonic analysis and softwares like ETAP/ SKM.

Software skills

ETAP analyze power system dynamics, transients, protection.

EasyPower intelligent design, analyze, monitor power systems.

SKM analysis & design software for fault calculations, load flow,

coordination, arc flash hazards & more

AGI32 Lighting Analysis AutoCAD add-on AVEVA Electrical

Key One Line & wiring diagrams, cable management, equipment datasheets

CompuTrace Electrical Heat Trace Calculations

DIALux Design, calculate visualize lighting for mutilsize areas