Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - Industrial project execution

Cushman & Wakefield; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diversity & Inclusion

Global opportunities

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer for industrial project execution in India. You will oversee E&I activities, supervise installation, testing, and commissioning, and coordinate with contractors and project teams to meet milestones while ensuring safety and quality.

The role demands 8+ years experience in industrial E&I, familiarity with HT/LT systems, PLC/SCADA/DCS, and a hands-on approach to field instrumentation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/ Instrumentation engineering.
• 8+ years in E&I project execution for industrial plants.
• Experience with HT/LT, transformers, switchgear, and panels.
• Hands-on testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of E&I systems.
• Knowledge of PTW, LOTO, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise E&I execution for industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and BOQs.
• Monitor installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Ensure schedule, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and support handover activities.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Project execution

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Field instruments

Job description

Job Title

Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - Industrial project execution

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) activities for industrial projects, ensuring safe, timely, and quality execution of installation, testing, and commissioning works. The position will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to deliver project objectives while maintaining compliance with engineering and safety standards.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Lead and supervise Electrical & Instrumentation execution activities for industrial plant expansion and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, technical submittals, BOQs, and method statements related to E&I systems.
• Monitor installation of HT/LT systems, transformers, PCC/MCC panels, cable trays, cable laying, termination, and earthing systems.
• Manage installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments, PLC, SCADA, DCS, transmitters, and control valves.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and project teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with project schedule, quality standards, safety procedures, PTW requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct site inspections, progress reviews, and technical assessments to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Monitor testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, punch point closure, and project handover activities.
• Track project progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, electrical safety standards, and EHS guidelines throughout project execution.

About You:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation project execution within Industrial, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharma, Manufacturing, or Process Plant projects.
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, PCC/MCC panels, cable laying, and electrical installations.
• Experience in PLC, SCADA, DCS systems, field instrumentation, calibration, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of E&I systems.
• Good understanding of project execution, contractor management, and construction supervision.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, technical documents, and project specifications.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, Permit to Work (PTW), and LOTO procedures.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in PMC/EPC projects will be preferred.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:

• Being part of a growing global company.
• Career development and a promote-from-within culture.
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

We’re committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion-from-within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional, and technical capabilities, and we reward employees with a comprehensive benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That’s why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community. It means we go way beyond just talking about it, we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.