Ayr Energy, Inc.
Staff Engineer, Electrical Design
Skills
Job description
Location: Open for Discussion
Experience: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
About the Organization
A next-generation transformer manufacturing company delivering high-voltage solutions, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and execution.
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer owns the complete electrical design lifecycle of EHV transformers — design, validation, optimization, and testing support. The role demands strong theoretical grounding, extensive calculation capability, openness to alternative design approaches, and active involvement in tendering and costing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Engineering
Design transformer electrical systems including core, windings, and insulation
Prepare electrical design documentation and calculations
Ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency targets are met
Perform design analysis using design software/simulation tools (e.g., SoftTeam / VIT programs or equivalent)
Advanced Calculations & Theoretical Application
Perform extensive calculations: losses, impedance, efficiency, short-circuit and thermal considerations
Apply strong theoretical knowledge to validate designs
Evaluate alternative design approaches for optimization
Tendering & Proposal Engineering
Support quotation and tendering activities
Develop preliminary designs for competitive bidding
Align technical solutions with commercial requirements
Specification Interpretation
Interpret customer specifications and requirements
Ensure compliance with IEC, ANSI/IEEE, ISO standards
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with mechanical and control teams
Work with sales, PMO, manufacturing, and testing teams
Testing & Execution Support
Support FAT, routine, and type testing
Resolve design issues during execution
Costing, Optimization & Commercial Awareness
Contribute to electrical costing for tendering and execution
Evaluate cost impact of materials, losses, and design choices
Support cost-performance trade-offs and optimization
Work with procurement for cost benchmarking
Provide inputs for budgetary and detailed costing
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Expertise
Strong experience in electrical design of transformers
Deep understanding of transformer theory and design principles
Proven capability in complex engineering calculations
Ability to perform design analysis using SoftTeam/VIT programs (or equivalent design software)
Well versed with ANSI transformer designs
Well versed with reactive-type RMV (Regulating/Reversing) LTC designs with series booster transformers
Well versed with preventive auto/reactor transformer designs
Ability to evaluate multiple design alternatives
Knowledge of IEC, ANSI/IEEE standards
Awareness of electrical design cost drivers
Engineering Awareness
Basic understanding of mechanical constraints and layout
Basic understanding of control systems and interfaces
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to think beyond conventional solutions
Effective communication and collaboration
High ownership and execution focus
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years and above in transformer electrical design
Experience in EHV transformers preferred
Mobility
Willing to relocate to Hyderabad
Ideal Candidate
An electrical design expert who combines strong theory, deep calculations, commercial awareness, and execution capability.
Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. We serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.
Website: https://ayr.energy