Deputy Engineer - Electrical

Jacobs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Mumbai is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to data centers and multi-office global projects. You will prepare design deliverables, review drawings, and interface with clients to capture requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable codes.

The role requires hands-on design and multitasking, leadership, and clear communication with suppliers and contractors. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to advance within a global firm.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electrical with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in preparing Basis of Design, SLDs and layout drawings.
• Knowledge of IS/IEC/NBC standards and NBC/CEIG.
• Ability to lead multitask and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Basis of Design, Load Lists and Single Line Diagrams.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with clients.
• Develop layouts, MTOs, tender docs and project costing.
• Ensure electrical design meets NBC/IS/IEC/BS/NEC standards.
• Lead project tasks and track progress with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Client coordination

Project management

Documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As an Electrical Engineer, responsibilities include preparing and reviewing the Basis of Design, Load Lists, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Layouts, Material Take-Offs (MTO), and providing procurement assistance. The role requires hands-on experience with both Indian and International design codes, as well as effective interdisciplinary coordination to ensure project success.

Candidate should possess following as a minimum

• Should be able to prepare Basis of Design for Data Center, Master Plan, Concept, Schematics.
• Detail Engineering include preparation of Load list and load balancing in case of power failure at one source to maintain redundancy.
• Preparation of SLD, Power distribution, Equipment Layout as per NBC/CEIG/Electricity Rule, Cable tray / Earthing layout.
• Review of vendor drawings, review of electrical content for mechanical packages. Participate in discussions with the client, as necessary.
• Design of electrical SLD with protection schemes, calculation for illumination, earthing layouts.
• Design of ELV system mainly consists of fire & alarm, access control, public address and their interfacing with each other.
• Apart of technical knowledge, electrical engineer need to be able to lead project multitask and fulfill deliverable commitments. The main expectations from project aspects are –
• Attend meetings with clients and identifying their requirements.
• Propose systems and schemes.
• Prepare design specifications and develop layout drawings.
• Preparation of tender & enquiry documents for electrical equipment, package items, estimation of contractor MTO and project costing.
• Knowledge of IS / IEC / BS / NEC standards.
• Liaising and coordination with other inter departments in the design.
• Able to communicate with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Tracking and monitor progress of the job.

Skills & Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical with 5 Years work experience
• Self-driven with good leadership & reporting capabilities.
• Should have experience in multi office execution for Global projects
• Knowledge of Electrical codes & standards (IS / IEC / NBC) is mandatory.
• EHV Design knowledge is an added advantage.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.