Engineering Manager - Protection and Control (Multiple Opportunities)

Jacobs; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Engineering Manager - Protection and Control to lead high-profile power projects in a hybrid model. You will define engineering strategy, oversee protection SLDs, and drive digital substation adoption while mentoring a large multi-disciplinary team across India and globally.

The role requires 13+ years in protection and control with substations up to 400/765kV, and deep knowledge of IEC 61850, AutoCAD, DIGSI and related tools.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Protection & Control design and lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of international grid standards and codes.
• Experience with Digital Substations (IEC 61850) and modern grid tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive P&C engineering vision and strategy across projects.
• Lead regional/global capability development for substations and renewables.
• Provide technical oversight on protection SLDs and system philosophies.
• Mentor a large multi-disciplinary P&C team and enable growth.

Skills

Protection & Control design

IEC 61850

Digital Substations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BE/B Tech Electrical

ME/M Tech Electrical (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DIGSI

PCM600

ETAP

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

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional, and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations, and project management. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies. We have a PAN-India presence, with world-class engineering delivery centres in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata. Jacobs is seeking an Engineering Manager - Protection and Control to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, the primary responsibilities would be

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Define and drive the Protection & Control (P&C) engineering vision and strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead regional/global engineering capability development for substations and renewable energy projects
• Support business development, proposals, and client engagement for strategic opportunities
• Build and expand key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Identify market trends, digital opportunities, and innovation areas (Digital Substations, Grid Modernization)

Technical Authority & Governance

• Act as Principal Design owner for Protection & Control systems up to 400/765kV
• Establish and govern engineering standards, design frameworks, and quality benchmarks
• Provide technical oversight for Protection SLDs and system philosophies
• Schematics (Line, Transformer, Busbar, SVC, etc.)
• Relay coordination and settings
• Approve critical engineering deliverables including IFC drawings and design reviews
• Drive IEC 61850 digital substation adoption and best practices

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a large multi-disciplinary P&C engineering team
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building
• Attract and retain top engineering talent
• Promote continuous learning, digital upskilling, and knowledge sharing

Global Collaboration & Digital Enablement

• Lead collaboration with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams
• Drive standardization and global delivery models across geographies
• Champion digital engineering tools, automation, and data-driven design
• Promote use of advanced engineering platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, DIGSI, PCM600, ETAP, etc.)

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as senior client interface, managing strategic relationships globally
• Lead high-level technical discussions and project reviews
• Ensure proactive resolution of complex client issues and escalations
• Strengthen Jacobs' reputation through technical excellence and delivery reliability

Key Internal Relationships

Report to & work with

Senior Leadership – Energy & Power / Jacobs India

Collaborate with

Global P&C Leaders, Project Directors, PMs, GID Teams

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical
• Minimum 13+ years of experience in protection & control field (Substation experience up to 400/765kV is desirable)

About you

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Deep expertise in Protection & Control design and engineering lifecycle
• Strong understanding of international standards and grid codes (UK, USA, ME, India, Australia, etc.)
• Experience in Digital Substations (IEC 61850) and modern grid technologies
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of project financials and risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Expertise in tools AutoCAD, MicroStation, DIGSI, PCM600, EnerVista (ETAP/Python preferred)
• Proven ability to lead large teams and complex global projects

We welcome applications from qualified professionals currently based overseas who are open to relocating to India. Relocation support may be provided for exceptional candidates having extensive experience in delivering E&P infrastructure projects.

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 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.