Electrical SME

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL); Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, seeks an Electrical Subject Matter Expert for Data Center Construction to lead electrical design, installation, and commissioning on mission-critical projects. You will ensure reliability, redundancy, and conformance to industry standards while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

With 10–15 years in electrical engineering and 5+ years in data centers, you will oversee reviews, IST, and commissioning, mentor engineers, and drive value

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in data centers.
• Expertise in UPS, generators, PDUs, switchgear, and backup power.
• Experience with electrical design software.
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NEC/NFPA, and IEEE standards.
• PE license or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical design docs, load calculations, single-line diagrams, and specifications for medium/high-voltage distribution, UPS and backup power infrastructure.
• Ensure electrical systems meet data center tier requirements (Uptime Institute), TIA-942 standards, NEC/NFPA codes, and client criteria for uptime and redundancy (N, N+1, 2N).
• Evaluate submittals, equipment specs, and vendor proposals for switchgear, transformers, ATS, battery systems, and busway distributions.
• Oversee installation quality, testing protocols, and commissioning for critical electrical infrastructure including IST.
• Coordinate with MEP design teams, contractors, and commissioning agents to resolve conflicts and drive value engineering.
• Lead technical risk assessments and failure mode analysis for electrical systems.
• Provide guidance on electrical safety, arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination.

Skills

Data center design

Mission-critical facilities

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Client interface

Uptime Institute standards

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

Job Summary

As an Electrical Subject Matter Expert for Data Center Construction, you will provide expert technical leadership and oversight for electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning on mission-critical data center projects. This role ensures reliability, redundancy, and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class data center infrastructure that meets the highest performance and uptime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical design documents, load calculations, single-line diagrams, and specifications for medium/high-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and backup power infrastructure
• Ensure electrical systems meet data center tier requirements (Uptime Institute), TIA-942 standards, NEC/NFPA codes, and client-specific performance criteria for uptime and redundancy (N, N+1, 2N configurations)
• Conduct technical evaluations of electrical submittals, equipment specifications, and vendor proposals for switchgear, transformers, automatic transfer switches, battery systems, and busway distributions
• Oversee installation quality, testing protocols, and commissioning activities for critical electrical infrastructure including load bank testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and parallel generator operations
• Collaborate with MEP design teams, contractors, and commissioning agents to resolve design conflicts, value engineering opportunities, and field coordination issues
• Lead technical risk assessments and failure mode analysis for electrical systems to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies for continuous operations
• Provide guidance on electrical safety protocols, arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination to ensure personnel and equipment protection

Preferred Experience and Technical Skills

• Minimum 10-15 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 5 years specializing in data center or mission-critical facility design, construction, and commissioning
• Deep expertise in critical power systems including UPS, generators, PDUs, switchgear, transformers, and backup power configurations
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards
• Experience with commissioning protocols, integrated systems testing (IST), and facility handover processes
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to mentor technical teams and interface with clients

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and commensurate experience in electrical systems for mission critical facilities

Location

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40