💡 Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Water & Effluent Treatment Projects | Chennai

September 2, 2025

Job Description

🔍 Summary

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is actively hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) IC division in Chennai. If you have 2–5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, this is your chance to work on industry-leading water and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be involved in pre-bid engineering, detailed electrical system design, vendor coordination, and technical documentation to support water treatment and utility-scale projects. This is a career-defining opportunity for electrical engineers aiming to expand their technical expertise in a high-impact, collaborative environment.


📌 Job Details at a Glance

Job TitleSenior Electrical Design Engineer
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Business UnitWET – Water & Effluent Treatment IC
Experience Required2 to 5 years
EducationB.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Key SkillsElectrical Design, BOQ, Tendering, System Optimization
Tools & StandardsAutoCAD, ETAP, Excel, National/International Electrical Codes
Project TypeWater Treatment Plants, Infrastructure Projects
Employment TypeFull-Time

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, your primary duties will include:

  • Pre-Bid Engineering:
    • Review and interpret tender documents
    • Prepare pre-bid queries and attend pre-bid meetings with clients/consultants
    • Site visits for project clarification (if required)
  • Design & Documentation:
    • Prepare competitive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and design calculations
    • Optimize electrical system design based on project requirements
    • Coordinate with Process, Civil, Mechanical, and Instrumentation teams for design integration
    • Develop electrical drawings and deliverables in line with project scope
  • Client Coordination & Approvals:
    • Submit design drawings/documents for client approval
    • Address client/consultant comments and provide technical clarifications
    • Visit client/consultant offices to obtain timely approvals
  • Procurement Support:
    • Release purchase requisitions (PRs) for electrical equipment
    • Evaluate vendor offers based on technical specifications
    • Prepare technical comparison statements and assist in final vendor selection
    • Review and approve vendor drawings for manufacturing clearance
  • System Design:
    • Analyze existing systems or design new ones based on client specifications
    • Ensure designs comply with national and international standards

🧠 Required Skills

  • Strong foundation in electrical system design for industrial projects
  • Experience in BOQ preparation, technical tendering, and detailed engineering
  • Familiarity with:
    • Electrical layout drawings
    • SLDs (Single Line Diagrams)
    • Cable sizing, panel schedules, load calculations
  • Tools: AutoCAD, ETAP, MS Excel
  • Good understanding of Indian and international electrical codes
  • Effective communication and team collaboration skills

🎓 Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical design engineering
  • Prior exposure to Water Treatment, Wastewater, or Infrastructure projects preferred

🚀 Apply Now

Ready to power the future of infrastructure? Join L&T’s high-performing team and contribute to mission-critical water projects across India and beyond.

👉 Apply via the Official L&T Careers Page:
https://www.larsentoubro.com/careers