Engineering Manager - E & P

Jacobs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness initiatives

Extended leave options

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a skilled Electrical Designer in Bengaluru, India. This role involves delivering high-quality designs for electrical systems up to 400kV for utility companies across international standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electrical and at least 12 years of experience in related design work. Jacobs promotes a hybrid working environment and values employee collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in substations.
• Experience in design activities like SLD, cable schedules, equipment layouts.
• Hands-on experience using relevant design software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality drawings according to client timelines.
• Coordinate with leads and participate in client meetings.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and vendor drawing reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Design software proficiency (ETAP, SKM)

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Hands-on experience with AutoCAD

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electrical

Tools

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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.

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.

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical.
• Minimum 12+ 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 such as key SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, cable schedules, interconnection schedules, specifications, bulk MTO etc.
• Applies broad practical knowledge to design layouts & produces – equipment layouts for outdoor switchyards, indoor substations, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (should be able to give technicians and review from a 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 using ETAP & SKM software.
• Prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment such as transformers, DG sets, switchgear, UPS, battery & battery charger, distribution boards etc.
• Vendor drawing review of all electrical equipment & calculations.
• Technical bid evaluation/documentation.
• Ability to carry out inter‑disciplinary coordination.
• Resolve design issues & coordinate effectively with leads.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members across all design aspects of the project.
• Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.
• Capable of working under a challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• Good communication & IT skills.
• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.
• Deliver 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 a 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).

At Jacobs 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 on key projects in an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellness events and initiatives support your professional growth.

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 to enable them to deliver their best work.