Sr. Project Engineer - MV Switchgear

Senior Project Engineer – MV Switchgear

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer – MV Switchgear will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations. The role involves coordination with engineering, procurement, production, QA/QC, and clients/consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution

• Manage the complete lifecycle of MV switchgear projects from order handover to final delivery.


• Review technical specifications, SLDs, GA drawings, protection schemes, and project documents.


• Prepare and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.


• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, timeline, and quality requirements.

2. Technical Coordination

• Review and approve engineering drawings, schematics, and technical submittals.


• Ensure compliance with IEC / IEEE / local utility standards.


• Coordinate with design, production, and testing teams for technical clarifications.


• Support value engineering and technical optimization where applicable.

3. Client & Consultant Interface

• Act as the technical point of contact for customers, consultants, and contractors.


• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project progress meetings.


• Address technical queries, deviations, and approvals.

4. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Identify long-lead materials and critical components.


• Coordinate with procurement for MV breakers, relays, CTs, VTs, protection systems, and accessories.


• Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications.

5. Manufacturing & Testing Support

• Coordinate with factory teams for manufacturing, assembly, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests).


• Ensure compliance with type tests and routine tests for MV switchgear.


• Witness or coordinate customer FAT and inspections.

6. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, QA/QC procedures, and project documentation requirements.


• Address NCRs, punch lists, and technical issues.

7. Risk & Schedule Management

• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.


• Track project progress, delays, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Diploma in electrical engineering with  


• 8–10 years of experience in MV switchgear / power distribution projects.


• Experience in project execution for utilities, industrial plants, data centers, or infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), protection systems, and power distribution.


• Familiarity with IEC 62271 standards and protection schemes.


• Experience with protection relays, CT/VT selection, and interlocking schemes.


• Ability to review SLD, schematic diagrams, and GA drawings.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EPC projects or turnkey power distribution projects.


• Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet.).


• PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving ability


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong planning and coordination skills