Design Manager - Electrical

Jacobs; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Extended leave options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Leader in Bengaluru, India. This role focuses on leading a team in Power System design, ensuring adherence to industry codes for voltages up to 220 KV and above. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of experience, particularly in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare sectors, and will manage multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and technical specifications.

This position offers flexible working arrangements and an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that make a difference.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in electrical design, preferable in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Strong understanding of Medium to High Voltage equipment and substation design.
• Hands-on experience with power system modelling and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical design team and adapt project plans to requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and prepare detailed design documentation.

Skills

Electrical Power System Modelling

Technical Specification Development

Project Management

Communication with Stakeholders

Education

BE / B-Tech

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Dia-Lux

Job description

Overview

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

Summary

The Candidate shall have 20+ years of working experience to support the Electrical Design team on Power System design for all Voltage levels up to 220 KV & above as per technical skills listed below. The Candidate shall support the Discipline Manager & Engineering team in achieving the project goals, complying Jacob’s project and engineering process and procedure, provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

This position involves managing a team of resources and adapting to project requirements plans to meet the timelines within the stipulated budget, problem solving skills and innovative approach to different challenges as guided by policies, procedures and business plan. The offered position provides leadership, champions inclusion and diversity, drives global delivery, supports a culture of innovation applies a disciplined deployment and has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the Medium to High Voltage (up to 220 KV) equipment and substation design. Ensure that the design meets applicable industry codes, standards i.e. IEEE, IEC, NEC, IS , local codes etc, Environmental regulations & safety requirements.
• Work with voltage levels ranging from 415 V to 220 KV & above including Gas/Air Insulated Substations, Switchyard, Transformers, High Voltage & Low Voltage Panels design, interconnection requirements & protective device coordination.
• Develop the electrical package including technical specifications, data sheets, drawings, Vendor document requirements, Vendor quality plans, Control schemes for High Voltage & low voltage Power & distribution system.
• Hands-on experience with power system modelling and simulation software such as ETAP, SKM for load flow studies, short circuit stability, dynamic motor starting, arc flash study, relay coordination, system studies to optimize performance and safety, and report writing.
• Design of SCADA, EMS and Auto Load shedding system for Power distribution systems; list & design all technical requirements for these packages.
• Collaborate with engineering team, clients & contractors; communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders; oversee implementation & troubleshooting. Prepare and maintain detailed design drawings, schematics & reports for the project and regulatory compliance. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines within budget and timelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum qualification – BE / B-Tech
• Experience – 18 years
• Industries – Pharmaceutical / Healthcare / FMCG / Chemical / Data Center
• Knowledge and proficiency in following software (desirable):
• ETAP or equivalent for electrical power system studies
• Dia-Lux or equivalent for lightning calculation
• AutoCAD
• Good computer literacy

About Jacobs and Working at Jacobs

Jacobs values people and believes in belonging, career and lifestyle to deliver and exceed client expectations. You will have the opportunity to develop your career on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and wellbeing initiatives to support professional growth.

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy enables you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver your best work.

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