Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centre

Arup; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Focus Market team in Mumbai, delivering data centre projects as part of a multi-disciplinary group. You will supervise engineers, CAD/BIM staff, and graduates, coordinating design calculations, drawings, and tender documents with senior leadership guidance.

This role requires a degree and professional qualification, with 6+ years of data-centre experience, strong knowledge of codes, and hands-on use of ETAP, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and professional qualification or aspiring to registration.
• 6+ years' experience; data centre or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Experience producing electrical designs, calculations, plant layouts and BIM drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of design calculations, drawings, specifications, tender docs and feasibility studies.
• Supervise engineers, CAD/BIM staff and graduates; liaise with internal disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Represent the electrical discipline in project meetings and ensure timely delivery within cost/quality constraints.
• Involvement in FATs, site inspections, commissioning, BOQs, cost estimates and project delivery.
• Occasional travel; work across India with strong client engagement.

Skills

Data centre experience

Project coordination

Client & stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional qualification / chartered status

Tools

ETAP

Amtech

Dialux

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

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.

The Opportunity

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. 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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