Engineer - Primary (4 to 16 yrs)

Jacobs; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extended leave

Wellbeing events

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Chennai seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead primary design (AIS & GIS Substations) up to 400 kV for utility projects across regions. You will deliver drawings to exacting standards, size equipment, and perform inter-disciplinary coordination with leads.

The role requires hands-on use of ETAP, SKM, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and basic Revit, plus strong communication to liaise with clients and global teams. Hybrid work and flexible arrangements support your growth.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Electrical engineering required.
• 4+ to 16 years of primary design experience (AIS & GIS Substation up to 400kV desirable).
• Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 400kV for utilities internationally (Middle East, UK, Australia & US).
• Performs primary design activities incl. SLDs, cable schedules, interconnections, specs, MTO.

Responsibilities

• Delivering drawings to quality standards and within client timelines.
• Communicating confidently with clients and foreign counterparts.
• Working in a team to deliver projects on time.
• Attending meetings with technical leads.

Skills

Electrical design

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Project coordination

Client meetings

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

About The Opportunity

• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.
• Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client.
• Able to communicate in confidence with client or foreign counterpart.
• Working in team to deliver projects on time.
• Attending meetings with technical leads.

Here’s what you’ll need

About You

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical
• Minimum 4+ to 16 years of experience in primary design (AIS & GIS Substation experience up to 400kV is desirable.)
• Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 400kV – for Utility companies based on international standards – for Middle east, UK, Australia & US regions.
• Performs Primary Design activities viz. Key SLD’s, AC/DC SLD’s, cable schedules, interconnections schedules, Specifications, Bulk MTO etc.
• Applies broad practical knowledge to design layouts & produces – Equipment layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (Should be able to give technicians & should be able to review from technical/quality perspective.)
• Performs Equipment sizing calculations like Transformer, Generator, HV/LV cable, AC UPS, Battery, Capacitor banks, conductor sizing, fault level, indoor & outdoor illumination, earthing and lightning protection etc.
• Hands on experience on using ETAP & SKM software.
• Prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment’s like transformers, DG sets, switchgear, UPS, Battery & Battery charger, Distribution boards etc.
• Vendor drawing review of all the electrical equipment’s & calculations.
• Technical Bid evaluation/documentation.
• Ability to carry out inter‑disciplinary coordination.
• Resolve any design issues & coordinate effectively with leads
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project.
• Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.
• Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• Good communication & IT skills.
• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.
• Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client
• Able to communicate confidently with client or foreign counterpart.
• Working in team to deliver projects on time.
• Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & basic knowledge of Revit & Substation 3D design.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Benefits & Perks

• Jacobs flexible working arrangements
• extended leave options
• a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives
• hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.