Role of electrical engineering design consultants in industrial projects

by Electrical design, Electrical engineering design

What do electrical engineering design consultants do? 

Electrical engineering design consultants are a part of design consultants who design electrical installations. Also, they work with architects and other MEP consultants to provide an optimised design per the client’s requirements. 

What is the scope of electrical design consultants? 

The work of electrical design consultants is often not appreciated. They come on board the project early, especially if the consultants follow the total design philosophy. The electrical engineering design consultants are involved in the following: 

  1. Collection of project input from the project team
  2. Preparation of DBR
  3. The load calculations based on the inputs provided by the client.
  4. Preparation of schematic diagrams
  5. Preparation of electrical layout
  6. Energy saving fittings
  7. Utilising renewable energy
  8. Optimised utilisation of lights during the day
  9. Time sensors for electrical fittings
  10. Detailing the entire electrical installation
  11. Transformer, Cable, DG set selection
  12. Pre-qualification of vendors
  13. Pre-bid meeting
  14. Preparation of tenders and RFQ
  15. GFC drawings
  16. Checking and approval of contractor and vendor drawings
  17. Cost estimate

These days, since the design is in BIM, there are few chances of interdisciplinary clashes. 

The consultants use their experience in designing industries. Additionally, their knowledge of codes and standards is important in designing an electrical installation for the facility. Moreover, their most important goal is to provide an optimised, safe, energy-efficient electrical installation for the industry. 

Initially, the electrical design consultants sit with the project team to understand the requirements. The consultants sit with the client and the architectural design team to understand the various space allocation and power requirements. Furthermore, room cards are of great help in projects where multiple disciplines are involved. 

Finally, any industrial project of any complexity needs electrical engineering design consultants for an optimised, safe and compliant electrical installation design. 

 

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