Sr Engineer - Electrical Design

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design & Integration

• Interpret project specifications and requirements to design and develop low/medium-voltage electrical systems, including MCCs, control panels, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Apply domain knowledge of STP, clarifiers, ozone systems, UV disinfection, pumping stations, aeration blowers, sludge handling, and chemical dosing systems.
• Ensure electrical layouts and component selection are optimized for safety, maintainability, and performance in wastewater environments.
  
  

Project Execution & Documentation

• Contribute to NPD and order engineering projects from design through commissioning.
• Prepare electrical deliverables: schematics, SLDs, GA drawings, cable tray layouts, cable schedules, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, BOMs, load and heat calculations, loop drawings, and termination documents.
• Estimate task execution time and deliver quality outputs within schedule.
• Support localization of global products to meet regional standards and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, risk assessments, and DFMEA activities.
• Support panel/MCC testing and validation against design requirements and safety standards.
• Prepare submittals, technical reports, and design justifications for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Collaboration & Global Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, product managers, and mechanical engineers across all project phases.
• Coordinate with global/local teams, customers, and vendors to ensure alignment on requirements and execution.
• Participate in international meetings and clearly articulate technical concepts in English.
• Be open to short-term and long-term travel, locally and internationally, for project execution and customer/vendor support.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical design for the wastewater treatment industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of control panel and MCC design for Rockwell and Siemens systems, including UL/CE component and enclosure selection.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, MCC design, electrical protection, and switchgear selection.
• Experience in load calculations (transformer, generator, busbars, protective devices, cables).
• Knowledge of instrumentation and sensor wiring, including signal cabling, power supply integration, and interface with control systems.
• Experience in cable schedules, loop drawings, termination documents, and heat load calculations.
• Understanding of UL, CE, IEC, NFPA, NEC, and NEMA standards.
• Ability to work independently on assigned deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Strong English communication skills with ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with E-Plan.
• Experience in product localization for regional compliance.
• Knowledge of backup power systems (generators, ATS, UPS) for wastewater facilities.
• Understanding of earthing, lightning protection, and corrosion protection.
• Awareness of power quality and harmonics management in heavy motor load environments.
• Experience in transformer integration for ozone generators.
• Experience in integrating pre-designed ballast cards for UV systems, considering ventilation and thermal management.
• Prior experience in EPC projects.
  
  

This role requires effective management of tasks and priorities along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication in English is essential.

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

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