Electrical Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Lighting Management System (LMS) / Lighting AutomationDepartment: Projects

Designation: Project Engineer

Reporting To: Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

Location: Office and Client Project Sites

1. Job SummaryThe Project Engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration, programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover of Lighting Management Systems (LMS) and lighting automation solutions at client sites. The role involves coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to ensure timely execution and successful commissioning in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality standards.

2. Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Installation and Site Execution

• Supervise and execute the installation of lighting management and automation systems at project sites.
• Verify control panels, lighting controllers, sensors, keypads, dimmers, relays, gateways, and other system components.
• Check wiring, termination, addressing, labeling, and connectivity as per approved drawings and OEM guidelines.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors and site teams for power supply, cabling, network connectivity, and installation readiness.
• Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, project specifications, safety standards, and the project schedule.

B. Programming and Configuration

• Configure and program lighting management systems according to approved lighting control layouts and sequences of operation.
• Configure lighting scenes, dimming levels, schedules, occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and time-clock functions wherever applicable.
• Configure lighting control devices, processors, interfaces, gateways, and network communication parameters.
• Integrate lighting management systems with Building Management Systems (BMS) and other third-party systems wherever required.
• Perform system addressing, device discovery, software configuration, and functional setup as per OEM requirements.

C. Testing and Commissioning

• Carry out pre-commissioning inspections and verify installation readiness before system startup.
• Conduct point-to-point testing, functional testing, and end-to-end system testing.
• Test lighting circuits, switching, dimming, scene selection, occupancy sensing, daylight control, schedules, and other programmed functions.
• Verify communication between controllers, processors, keypads, sensors, gateways, and integrated systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and rectify wiring, configuration, programming, communication, and operational issues.
• Conduct integrated testing and commissioning with electrical, HVAC, BMS, and other relevant teams, wherever applicable.
• Ensure all system functions operate as per approved sequences of operation and client requirements.

D. Troubleshooting and Technical Support

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to lighting automation hardware, software, networks, and field devices.
• Attend site complaints and provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and defect-liability periods.
• Coordinate with OEM technical support teams for complex issues, firmware updates, product replacements, and system upgrades.
• Record faults, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and maintain troubleshooting reports.

E. Project Coordination and Documentation

• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, site engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients for project execution.
• Monitor daily site progress and report delays, technical issues, and material requirements to the reporting manager.
• Prepare and maintain installation checklists, testing and commissioning reports, snag lists, and site progress reports.
• Maintain as-built drawings, device addressing schedules, configuration backups, and final system documentation.
• Prepare commissioning records, training documents, and system handover documentation.
• Ensure all pending snags are closed before final handover and client acceptance.

F. Client Demonstration and Handover

• Demonstrate the operation of the lighting management system to clients and facility management teams.
• Provide basic operational training on lighting scenes, controls, schedules, and system interfaces.
• Obtain client sign-off on testing, commissioning, and handover documents.
• Support post-commissioning activities and resolve outstanding technical issues within the agreed scope.