Lead Electrical Engineer

Utthunga Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Utthunga Technologies is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer in Bengaluru to manage electrical engineering for brownfield and greenfield oil & gas projects. You will oversee deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with international standards from concept to commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering, strong leadership, and hands-on design and review experience across FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases, with active

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering for oil & gas projects.
• Experience leading electrical teams on brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and commissioning workflows.
• Familiar with interface with multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
• Experience in HAZOP, SIL, design reviews and technical bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and review electrical system designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepare and review SLDs, load flow, short circuit, motor starting, relay coordination, earthing, and lighting designs.
• Review electrical equipment specs and vendor documents; ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and designers; coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation teams.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL reviews, constructability reviews, and design reviews; monitor milestones.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluation and vendor clarifications; provide site support during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Electrical design

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry to lead electrical engineering and design activities for brownfield and greenfield projects. The role involves managing electrical engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting project execution from concept to commissioning.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Engineering & Design

• Lead electrical engineering activities for FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and review electrical system designs, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and review:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Load Flow Studies
  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Motor Starting Studies
  • Relay Coordination Studies
  • Earthing & Lightning Protection Designs
  • Cable Sizing Calculations
  • Lighting System Designs
  • Hazardous Area Classification Compliance
• Review electrical equipment specifications and vendor documents.
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements and applicable international standards.

Project Management & Coordination

• Lead and supervise a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation, Telecom, and Project Management teams.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL Reviews, Constructability Reviews, and Design Reviews.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Resolve site-related electrical design issues.
• Review and approve site technical queries and engineering change requests.
• Support electrical equipment FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Interface with clients, consultants, OEMs, licensors, and contractors.
• Attend technical meetings and provide engineering recommendations.
• Ensure client comments are incorporated and closed out within project timelines.