Lead Engineer - Electrical

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced electrical design professional to lead building and infrastructure projects, delivering compliant drawings and coordinating with clients.

You’ll apply SLDs, layouts, equipment sizing and construction documentation while collaborating with domestic and international teams to meet deadlines and quality standards. This role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work across disciplines in a dynamic, global

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering design for building and infrastructure.
• Experience on datacenters, substations, hotels, hospitals, malls and high-rises.
• Knowledge of domestic and international energy efficiency codes and building codes.
• Overseas project experience is a plus.
• Design concept to detail: SLDs, layouts, cable schedules and equipment specs.
• Equipment sizing calculations: transformer, generator, HV/LV, cables.
• Vendor drawing review and technical bid evaluation.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drawings to required quality and timelines.
• Communicate confidently with clients or foreign counterpart.
• Work in a team to deliver projects on time.
• Attend meetings with technical leads.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate design work across the project.
• Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Client meetings

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Amtech

MS Outlook

MS Office

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

• 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 8+ years of experience in engineering designing Building & Infrastructure projects. Experience of working on Datacenters, substations, hotels, resorts, hospitals, Universities, Townships, high-rises, Malls & commercial buildings.
• Hands on experience on domestic & international Energy efficiency codes & building codes
• Overseas project experience will be an added advantage.
• Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of Electrical systems
• Performs design activities viz. SLD’s, AC/DC SLD’s,Layouts, cable schedules, interconnections schedules, Specifications, Bulk MTO, designs for all Electrical works including internal & external electrification, SITC of Electric sub-stations, Installation of transformers, Air conditioning systems- Central & package, Fire-fighting equipment’s, Fire alarms & detection, Lifts, Pumps, Road Lighting, Power & control Cables, installation of Security systems, Solar Water heating systems, Earthing, Lightning, containment, indoor Lighting systems etc.
• 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.
• Applies broad practical knowledge to design layouts & produces – Equipment layouts for indoor/outdoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (Should be able to give technicians & should be able to review from technical/quality perspective).
• Have through knowledge & prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment’s like transformers, DG sets, HT & LT switchgear, Compact substations, UPS, Battery & Battery charger, Distribution boards, Lifts, etc.
• Vendor drawing review of all the electrical equipment’s & calculations.
• Technical Bid evaluation/documentation.
• Monitor installation and ensure smooth operations and functioning of all electro- mechanical services.
• Resolve any design issues & coordinate effectively with leads.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project.
• Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.
• Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• Good communication & IT skills.
• 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 confidently with client or foreign counterpart.
• Working in team to deliver projects on time.
• Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & excellent working knowledge of Revit & clash detection, Dialux, Amtech etc.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

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AtJacobs 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .