Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centre

Arup; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

NPS option

Mediclaim cover

Term Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Prog.

Global Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in Mumbai seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver data centre projects within a multi‑disciplinary team. You will manage design calculations, drawings, specifications, tender documents and feasibility studies, and supervise CAD/BIM staff.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, professional qualification or progression toward registration, and 6+ years’ data centre experience, with proficiency in ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), professionally qualified/chartered or aspiring to registration, with 6+ years’ experience; data centre or mission‑critical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local and international codes, data centre standards, fire and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the production of design calculations, drawings, specifications, tender documents, and feasibility studies, ensuring timely delivery within cost and quality constraints.
• Supervise engineers, CAD/BIM staff, and graduates; liaise with internal disciplines and external stakeholders; represent the electrical discipline in project meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Amtech

Dialux

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centre

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

Climate change Climate change refers to long‑term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

As an Electrical Engineer you will play a key role within the Focus Market team, delivering data centre projects as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. You will manage and coordinate the production of design calculations, drawings, specifications, tender documents, and feasibility studies, ensuring timely delivery within agreed cost and quality constraints. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will supervise engineers, CAD/BIM staff, and graduates, liaise with internal disciplines and external stakeholders, and represent the electrical discipline in project meetings. The role requires a relevant degree, professional qualification, and involvement in innovative design development under the technical guidance of senior leadership.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for individuals who:

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), professionally qualified/chartered or aspiring to registration, with 6+ years’ experience; data centre or mission‑critical experience preferred

Strong knowledge of local and international codes, data centre standards, fire and authority requirements

Proven capability in producing electrical designs, calculations, specifications, plant room layouts, schematics, and hand sketches for BIM

Hands‑on experience with engineering tools such as ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Revit, and AutoCAD

Experience in concept development, sustainability‑led design, multi‑disciplinary coordination, and supervision/mentoring of junior staff.

Involvement in FATs, site inspections, commissioning, BOQs, cost estimates, and successful project delivery.

Ability to manage multiple projects independently, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines with excellent communication skills.

Based primarily in Mumbai with collaboration across India, international travel, and strong engagement with clients and industry stakeholders.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. At Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

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