Rakesh Trivedi

Primary Substation & Electrical Design Engineer | L&T ECC, Abu Dhabi
Experience: 10+ years | UAE, India, US & Europe Projects

10+ years' experience in designing 400/220/66 kV GIS & AIS substations, MV/LV distribution systems, and MEP building services electrical systems for commercial, industrial, utility, and data center projects.

Skilled in SLD preparation, primary layout engineering, busbar sizing, earthing systems, cable routing, lighting design, and lightning protection.

Proficient in UPS, DG sets, LT/HT transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, and protection coordination, including short-circuit and sag calculations.

Experienced in complete MEP electrical and lighting design, including distribution layouts, emergency power, ELV interfaces, and data center redundancy (N+1, 2N).

Strong knowledge and application of codes and standards:

UAE: DEWA, ADDC, TRANSCO, FEWA technical regulations

US: NEC 2023, NFPA 70, NFPA 110/72, IEEE standards

Europe: IEC 60364, IEC 60947, IEC 62271, EN 50110, EN 62305, BS 7671


Expertise in inter-disciplinary coordination across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Instrumentation disciplines.

Experienced in liaising with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution, design approvals, and QA/QC compliance.

Deliver end-to-end project packages, ensuring reliability, safety, and constructability across substations, data centers, and building services electrical systems.

Designed and reviewed metering systems for MV/LV feeders, switchboards, and energy distribution in data centers, commercial, and industrial facilities

Coordinated with utility providers, substation interfaces, and panel OEMs for seamless integration of metering and power systems

Supported HVAC, lighting, and electrical power upgrades, ensuring energy efficiency and reliability

Performed QA/QC, drawing review, CT/VT selection.

Contributed to energy monitoring, load analysis, and utility-grade metering for critical and mission-critical projects

Designed LV/MV electrical systems, GIS/AIS substations, and power distribution networks.
Developed lighting, control systems, UPS, generators, and backup power solutions.
Performed protective device coordination and switchgear design for enhanced safety.
Coordinated MEP electrical systems to ensure seamless integration.
Ensured compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and IEC standards for all projects.
Led design reviews and QA/QC processes to maintain high-quality standards.
Facilitated vendor coordination and mentorship for junior engineers.

Led electrical design and engineering for hotels, retail complexes, offices, and critical facilities.
Designed and implemented low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including transformers and switchgear.
Developed energy-efficient lighting designs integrated with building automation systems.
Managed backup power systems including generators and UPS for critical applications.
Conducted load calculations and protective device coordination for optimal system performance.
Coordinated with MEP, structural, and architectural teams for seamless electrical integration.
Reviewed and approved electrical shop drawings and technical specifications.
Provided mentoring to junior engineers, ensuring compliance and timely project delivery.