Design Manager - Electrical

Jacobs; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 5,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Lead to support the Power System design for voltage levels up to 220 kV and above, ensuring compliance with industry codes and project requirements. The role requires coordinating with the engineering team, clients, and contractors to deliver technically sound solutions and drive project success.

The candidate will lead a team, guide design activities, and contribute to the development of electrical packages, specifications, and drawings while

Qualifications

• BE / B-Tech in Electrical engineering.
• 18 years of experience in electrical design for power systems.
• Experience with HV up to 220 kV and substations.
• Proficient with ETAP, SKM, Dia-Lux or similar tools.
• Experience in SCADA/EMS, protection coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for HV and LV power distribution packages up to 220 kV.
• Develop technical specifications, data sheets, drawings and vendor documents.
• Model power systems using ETAP/SKM; perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash.
• Coordinate with engineering team, clients and contractors; ensure schedules and budgets.
• Prepare design drawings, schematics, and reports for compliance.

Skills

Power system design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

BE / B-Tech

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Dia-Lux

AutoCAD

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

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strong understanding of the Medium to High Voltage (up to 220 KV) equipment and substation design. He shall ensure that the design meets applicable industry codes, standards i.e. IEEE, IEC, NEC, IS , local codes etc, Environmental regulations & safety requirements.

He shall have working experience on 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 etc. The Candidate shall be responsible for developing the electrical package including technical specifications, data sheets, drawings, Vendor document requirements, Vendor quality plans, Control schemes etc for High Voltage & low voltage Power & distribution system.

He shall have hands on working experience on power system modelling and simulation software such as ETAP, SKM etc for Load flow studies, short circuit stability, Dynamic Motor starting, Arc Flash study, relay coordination, system studies to optimize the system performance and safety and its report writing.

He shall have working experience on the design of SCADA, EMS and Auto Load shedding system for the Power distribution systems. He shall be able to list & design all the technical requirements for these packages.

It will be responsibility of the candidate to do effective collaboration with engineering team, client & contractors, ability to communicate technical information clearly to all the stake holders is must. He shall be able to assist the personnel to oversee implementation & trouble shooting. Prepare and maintain the detail design drawings, schematics, & reports for the project & regulatory compliance. Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines within stipulated budget and timelines.

Here's what you'll need

Minimum qualification - BE / B-Tech

Experience - 18 years.

Type of Industries - Pharmaceutical / Healthcare / FMCG / Chemical/Data Center

Knowledge and work proficiency of following software is desirable from a candidate -

• ETAP or equivalent for electrical power system studies.
• Dia-Lux or equivalent for lightning calculation.
• AutoCAD
• Good computer literacy.

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.

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