Head – Electrical & Instrumentation (Plant Engineering)

Confidential; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized pioneering engineering firm is seeking an experienced E&I Head in Bengaluru, India. This role involves overseeing engineering activities and ensuring timely delivery within budget while adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects in sectors like Oil & Gas and Power, along with strong leadership skills. The candidate should also have familiarity with engineering software and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience delivering large engineering projects in Oil & Gas, Power, and Petrochemical sectors.
• Experience managing E&I teams and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to ensure designs comply with international codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the E&I team, providing guidance and establishing goals.
• Oversee delivery of E&I deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integrated design.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans.

Skills

People oriented

Results driven

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

ETAP

SmartPlant Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Aveva

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced E&I Head to oversee all E&I activities, ensuring that design and detailing are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards for our Plant Engineering Business Unit. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

Extensive hands-on experience delivering large, multidisciplinary engineering projects in Oil & Gas, Power, Water Treatment, Refining, and Petrochemical sectors, acting as the main technical interface for E&I disciplines. Should have experience of executing projects for large customers in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Experience

20+ years

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the E&I team, providing technical guidance, mentoring staff, and establishing department goals
• Lead and manage the delivery of E&I Deliverables from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring effective resource allocation, task management, and career development.
• Approve key electrical documents (SLD, load lists, grounding) and instrumentation documents (datasheets, loop diagrams, IO lists, control narratives).
• Collaborate with other disciplines (process, piping, mechanical) to ensure integrated design, and interdisciplinary checks.
• Ensure all designs conform to international codes (IEC, NEC, ISA, IEEE) and client-specific requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Appraise and groom team members to improve their performance and develop their competencies

Required Skills

• People oriented and results driven
• Familiarity with ETAP, SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools), AutoCAD, and Aveva / Intergraph systems.
• Experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to effectively engage with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.

Company Overview

• Mid-Sized Pioneering IT and Engineering Services Company
• Domains: Hi-Tech, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, Medical and Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical
• Successfully service Fortune 500 Companies
• Customer Geographies: North America, Europe, Japan, Korea, China