Chief Electrical Engineer

Kent Plc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Inclusion & Belonging Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kent is seeking an experienced Electrical Deputy Chief Engineer for Mumbai/Vadodara offices. The role requires extensive electrical feed and detailed design experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Chemical sectors with large EPC firms or engineering consultancies.

Responsibilities include preparing design bases, reviewing all discipline deliverables, substations layout, 3D model guidance, power distribution philosophy, and vendor documentation reviews.

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience in process industries (Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Chemical).
• Ability to produce and review multidisciplinary engineering deliverables and specs.
• Strong communication and leadership for cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review design basis per client criteria.
• Review discipline deliverables: drawings, datasheets, BOMs, cable schedules.
• Review area classifications and electrical calculations.
• Define substations layouts with design team.
• Guide 3D models and MTM generation for electrical systems.
• Develop power control and distribution philosophy.
• Review installation drawings and vendor documents.
• Support cost/resource estimates and bid evaluations.
• Attend model reviews and site inspections as required.
• Ensure HSSEQ compliance and safety in all activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Power transformers

DGs (diesel gensets)

Battery sizing

Cables sizing

Layout drawings

3D modeling

Power distribution philosophy

Interconnection wiring drawings

Area classification drawings

Project engineering guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

Job description

About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Job Description

About the Job:

Kent is looking for an experiencedElectrical,Deputy ChiefEngineerto be based in Mumbai/ Vadodara office, whowill have a relevantelectrical feed and detailed designexperience in projects, mostly in the field of Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Chemical sector with large EPC companies or Engineering Consulting organizations.

Skills andResponsibilities

• Prepare/Review design basis for the project as per the client design criteria.
• Review / provide guidance for preparation of all discipline engineering and design deliverables such asslds, specifications, datasheets, BOM, Panel and Cable schedule, 3D model, interconnection wiring drawings etc.
• Review andcheckingof Area classification drawings.
• Review calculations for all Electrical Equipment like Powertransformers, DGs, Battery Sizing, Capacitorsizing, Grounding and Lighteningprotection. Cablesizingetc.
• Decide the substation layoutsoptimizingthe size and design of the same along with the design team.
• Provide guidance for preparation of all layout drawings ,3D models andmtogeneration.
• Prepare / provide guidance for preparation of power control and distribution philosophy for electricalsystem.
• Review installation drawings.
• Preparation or Review of Requisitions for quotation and for purchase
• Review vendor documents and quotations for compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare with cost/resource estimates, bidevaluationsand project proposals.
• General guidance to designers for deciding the cable tray /trench routing andreview3D models.
• Attend model reviews as per project schedule.
• Shop inspections and Electrical Equipment FAT/SAT
• Site surveys and adequacychecksifrequired.
• Attend risk management meetings asrequired.
• Perform technical audits and quality reviews.
• Site pre-commissioning activities and engineering support as required as per project scope of work.
• Work out the MFL for the project as per the project schedule and inform HOD well in advance if anyadditionalresource requirements
• International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices that apply to Electrical.
• Quality management system and procedures
• Project management and control procedures
• Electrical workflow and interdisciplinary co-ordination
• Project Electrical Deliverables
• Adherence to HSE norms by self and team
• Proficiencyinunderstanding ofElectrical Operating philosophy.

Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate technical challenges and progress effectively.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Focused with good attention todetails.
• Primary interface for inter-departmental communication.
• Team player & problem solving.
• Adopting a flexible and open approach towards the needs of projects.
• Strong work ethics with a pragmatic approach

Assist with as-building deliverables In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it.

Details about the role:

Relocation required:Not Required

Contract type: Permanent

Experience level:20+years’relevantElectricalDesignEngineeringexperience, mostly in theprocessIndustry

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future,so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!

Job Info

• Job Identification 6411
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 10:49 AM
• Apply Before 09/15/2026, 10:48 AM
• Job Schedule Full time