Engineer - Electrical Design
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Location: Chennai, TN, IN, 600113
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Brand & Job Overview
Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.
India Operations
BURNDY Technology and Global Business Services Private Limited (HUBBELL INDIA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hubbell Inc. Hubbell India provides Engineering Services, Business Solutions and IT Services. Hubbell Engineering located in Chennai and Hyderabad is engaged in the back-end operations, business of computer aided design and engineering services. The Hubbell Business Solutions functions at Infopark Kochi, provide superior business intelligence, knowledge services and business process solutions across Hubbell divisions and Corporate. IT Services team is spread across Chennai and Kochi.
Hubbell Electrical Products LLP located in Chennai is poised to assist with part and product manufacturing for all Hubbell Business units
Job Overview
We are in search of a candidate who is focused on achieving outcomes, self-driven, and an inventive designer proficient in creating and drafting electrical schematics for industrial utilities, including single line drawings and wiring diagrams, with expertise in protection and control systems.
Job Location
Burndy Technology & Global Business Services Pvt Ltd
13th Floor, Zenith (Phase 3)
International Tech Park ,CSIR Road
Taramani, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu -600113
A Day In The Life
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successful candidates will be relied upon to apply manual and computerized drafting methods with a working knowledge of the terms and procedures to prepare various electrical and control drawings including wiring diagrams, one-lines and schematics to represent the electrical design using various platforms including AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
- The candidate must be able to draft complex drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment as per project requirements
- Design and draft industrial utility electrical schematics and assemblies, wiring diagrams, drawing lists, cable management systems, Cover Sheets, and bill of materials in detail
- Revise existing customer wiring diagrams for retrofit of new equipment
- Officially submit CAD files and associated documents to/from client servers
- Responsible for own performance in terms of quality and deliverables and exhibit strict attention to detail
- Operation of CAD and other drafting/design computer programs efficiently
- Liaison with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure drafts are within scope
- Assist in training and mentoring junior level CAD Technicians
What will help you thrive in this role?
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in design and drafting, complemented by direct technical experience in a related field. The ideal applicant should have a solid understanding of reading electrical drawings and electrical circuits, and be skilled in creating wiring diagrams from schematic diagrams and building cable schedules from those diagrams. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation 2D & 3D is required. The candidate should be capable of working effectively within a team, possess strong mathematical and communication skills, be highly motivated to learn new skills, and have a keen attention to detail and commitment to quality. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines is crucial.
Preferred skills include experience working in an office setting, the ability to read and understand drawings, knowledge of drafting practices, and the ability to visualize items in 3D. A basic understanding of construction, familiarity with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and knowledge of mechanical connections are also beneficial. Additionally, excellent organizational skills and knowledge of AutoCAD 2D & 3D, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation 2D & 3D are highly valued.
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