Lead Engineer - Protection and Control

Jacobs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Health and well-being events

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for an experienced professional in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in protection & control systems to join their team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With minimum 10+ years of experience, the role involves delivering high-quality drawings and managing projects effectively. Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD is required, alongside excellent communication skills. Jacobs promotes flexible working arrangements and offers opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in protection & control field; substation experience up to 400 kV is desirable.
• Experience on Australia/UK projects is desirable.
• Capable of working under challenging workload with short-notice changes.

Responsibilities

• Clear knowledge of work procedures.
• Deliver drawings to desired quality standards and timelines.
• Communicate confidently with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Knowledge of MicroStation

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Relay setting calculation

Education

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electrical or equivalent

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Clear knowledge of work procedures and the ability to work independently.
• Deliver drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client.
• Communicate confidently with client or foreign counterparts.
• Work in a team to deliver projects on time.
• Attend meetings with technical leads.

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electrical or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in protection & control field; substation experience up to 400 kV is desirable.
• Proficiency with key line diagram (Protection SLD), schematic drawings (line protection, transformer protection, SVC protection, capacitor bank protection, busbar protection, breaker fail schemes, etc.), wiring diagrams, panel general arrangement & BOQ, interface drawings, interconnection schedules, assembled forms, AC/DC auxiliary schematics.
• Relay setting calculation experience.
• Experience on Australia/UK projects is desirable.
• Capable of working under challenging workload with short‑notice changes.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and basic knowledge of Revit & Substation 3D design.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Jacobs values people and offers flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and a host of social, health and well‑being events and initiatives to support professional growth and work‑life balance.