LV Switchgear Design, Estimation & Execution Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a versatile LV Switchgear Design, Estimation & Execution Engineer to join Future Power Switchgear in Bahrain. The role covers the full project lifecycle from tender review and cost estimation through detailed AutoCAD design to workshop assembly, testing and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Create electrical schematic diagrams, single‑line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) drawings and perform busbar sizing calculations using AutoCAD.
• Design control wiring circuits for panels such as MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, MCCs and APFC panels.
• Review tender documents, specifications and BOQs, select appropriate switchgear components and prepare accurate commercial and technical quotations.
• Supervise panel assembly, wiring and integration on the factory floor, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot design or component issues during manufacturing and coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) before dispatch.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience working directly in an LV switchgear manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Bahrain market requirements, EWA regulations and local consultant approvals is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of IEC standards, low‑voltage component selection, busbar sizing and discrimination/cascading curves.

Required skills

• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency.
• Electrical schematic and single‑line diagram design.
• General arrangement drawing creation.
• Busbar sizing calculations.
• Switchgear component selection (breakers, contactors, relays, enclosures).
• Estimation and tendering preparation.
• Knowledge of IEC standards for low‑voltage equipment.