Electrical Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer - Buildings in Mumbai to deliver electrical engineering designs for local and overseas projects. You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project deadlines while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role covers LV/MV distribution, lighting, earthing, and protection design, with responsibility for technical deliverables, reports, and BIM/CAD coordination within a global design centre.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical design for buildings.
• Experience with LV/MV distribution, lighting, and earthing.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for various building types.
• Prepare load calculations, equipment sizing, and layouts.
• Create single-line diagrams, schematics, and schedules.
• Coordinate with architecture, HVAC, plumbing, and other disciplines.
• Review project requirements and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Quality verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ETAP

Dialux

Job description

Position: Electrical Design Engineer - Buildings

Experience: 5-10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Mumbai

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer - Buildings with 5-10 years of experience in building services and electrical design. The candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering designs for overseas and local projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines. The role involves multidisciplinary coordination, preparation of technical deliverables, and supporting project execution through the Global Design Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for commercial, residential, institutional, infrastructure, and other building projects.
• Prepare electrical design calculations, load schedules, and equipment sizing.
• Design and develop electrical systems, including:
  • Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems.
  • Power distribution and lighting systems.
  • Emergency lighting and small power systems.
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems.
  • Cable sizing, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations.
  • Generator, UPS, and other essential power systems, where applicable.
• Prepare electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment schedules, and technical drawings.
• Develop design specifications, reports, calculations, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other disciplines.
• Review project requirements, design inputs, and applicable local and international codes and standards.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support BIM/CAD modelling and multidisciplinary coordination, including clash detection and resolution.
• Coordinate with project managers, design leads, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical support during project execution and respond to design-related queries.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables in line with project schedules and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in electrical design for buildings and building services.
• Experience in designing electrical systems for commercial, residential, institutional, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, lighting, power systems, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Experience in preparing electrical calculations, layouts, schematics, specifications, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, such as IEC, BS, IS, or other project-specific standards.
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP, Dialux, or equivalent software, as applicable.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy or design organisation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on international and local building projects.
• Exposure to BIM-based design and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of international building services standards and design practices.
• Experience with electrical design software and engineering calculations.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality.

Key Competencies

• Building Electrical Design
• Power Distribution and Lighting Design
• Electrical Load Calculations
• LV/MV Systems
• Earthing and Lightning Protection
• Cable Sizing and Voltage Drop Calculations
• Single-Line Diagrams and Technical Documentation
• BIM/CAD Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
• Design Review and Quality Assurance

Role Objective

To provide high-quality electrical engineering design and technical deliverables for overseas and local building projects, ensuring effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams and timely delivery in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and organisational quality expectations.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.