Discipline Head - Electrical

Tata Consulting Engineers; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers is seeking a senior Electrical engineer to lead end-to-end Electrical and C&I execution on large projects in Pune, India. You will oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and readiness of critical electrical assets, and ensure safe startup with grid coordination.

The role requires 25+ years of experience in electrical and control systems, with a background in DCS/PLC/SCADA environments and strong collaboration with consultants, OEMs, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or related engineering field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Power Systems, Control Systems or Project Management advantageous.
• 25+ years of experience in electrical and C&I systems across project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of Electrical and C&I systems across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and readiness of generators, transformers, switchyards, substations, and cabling.
• Direct integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, control systems and plant automation.
• Develop energization and commissioning strategies aligned with milestones.
• Ensure integration of Electrical, Mechanical, and C&I for plant startup and operation.
• Review protection philosophies, logic diagrams, interlocks, and automation architectures.
• Coordinate grid synchronization with utilities, OEMs, and authorities.
• Monitor schedules, identify interfaces, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and grid codes.
• Lead troubleshooting of high-voltage and protection schemes.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and commissioning teams.
• Drive commissioning readiness reviews and system handovers.

Skills

Electrical systems

C&I systems

Protection schemes

Grid synchronization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation

Postgraduate in Power Systems or Control Systems (advantageous)

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

Experience

25+ Years

Qualification

Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Power Systems, Control Systems, or Project Management will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of Electrical and C&I systems across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of generators, transformers, switchyards, substations, cabling systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Direct execution and integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, control systems, field instrumentation, and plant automation solutions.
• Develop and implement electrical energization and commissioning strategies aligned with project milestones.
• Ensure seamless integration of Electrical, Mechanical, and C&I systems for successful plant startup and operation.
• Review and approve protection philosophies, logic diagrams, interlocks, control narratives, and automation architectures.
• Manage grid synchronization activities and coordinate with transmission utilities, grid operators, OEMs, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor project schedules, identify interface challenges, and drive corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory regulations, grid codes, and quality requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to high-voltage systems, automation systems, and protection schemes.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, OEMs, and commissioning teams to achieve project milestones.
• Drive commissioning readiness reviews, system handovers, reliability runs, and performance testing activities.