Milestones Switchgears Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced and innovative Design Head to lead the Electrical Design department. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in designing LT & HT electrical panels, lead a team of 15+ engineers, and ensure delivery of accurate, cost-effective, and compliant electrical design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading & Managing Design Team.
Job file Study & Distribution to design Engineers for Preparation of Drawings ,BOM.
Coordination with clients & Consultants.
Drawing checking & Submissions for client approvals.
Oversee design quality, standardization, drawing review & explain to design
Engineers and ensure Compliance.
Interface with clients/consultants for Technical Clarifications & Drawing
approvals.
Review Input design documents, including SLDs, GA drawings, List of makes,
wiring schematics, and BOQs.
Check approved drawings wrt remarks, extract BOM from Etap and Sync with SAP, thereafter release for production & procurement
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and design
guidelines for the department.
Technical support to design Team/Marketing Team/Costing Team/Purchase
Co-ordination with other departments for timely execution
Job Reporting to VP Operations.
Preparation of Addition/Deletion for cost evaluation.
MIS for Every month for Validation.
Requirements:
In-depth understanding of power & control circuits, switchgear, and control logic.
Plan, allocate, and supervise design work across a team of ~15 engineers and drafters.
Review and approve GA drawings, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
Strong knowledge of IEC 61439, IS 8623, UL 508A, and related standards.
Ensure design compliance with industry standards like IEC, IS, and client specifications.
Oversee the use and standardization of design software: AutoCAD and E-TAP.
Work closely with production, quality, sales, and procurement teams to ensure timely project execution.
Guide the team on value engineering, cost optimization, and product improvements.
Prepare technical documentation and support customer technical reviews as needed.
Train and mentor junior engineers and ensure process standardization across projects.
Technical Requirements:
Proficiency in AutoCAD and E-TAP for electrical design and simulation.
Strong understanding of LT/HT electrical systems, VCBs, MCC/PCC/AMF/Capacitor Panels, Bus Ducts, and Control Panels.
Familiarity with CPRI/ERDA standards and type-testing requirements.
Knowledge of protection schemes, earthing calculations, and relay coordination.
Leadership & Management Skills:
Proven experience in managing large technical design teams (minimum 15 members).
Strong project management, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple design projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Focused on quality assurance and continuous process improvement.