MEP Planning Engineer - Electrical

Venwiz; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Venwiz is seeking an experienced MEP Planning Engineer (Electrical) / Project Engineer to lead planning and execution for data centre projects in Hyderabad. The role requires hands-on electrical planning, coordination with design teams, EPC contractors, and vendors, and ensuring timely delivery of critical MEP activities.

You will manage HT/LT panel installations, power distribution, DG sets, UPS systems, and related testing, with emphasis on schedule adherence and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Diploma with strong site experience also considered).
• Experience: 7-10 years in electrical execution/commissioning, preferably on data centre, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Certifications (preferred): Uptime Institute ATD, NEBOSH/IOSH (safety), relevant OEM commissioning certifications (ABB, Schneider, Siemens panels).

Responsibilities

• Monitor MEP system installation and execution at site, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress on planning tools.
• Coordinate with design teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and clients to maintain alignment and timely delivery.
• Apply working knowledge of erection and installation of HT / LT Panels, Power Distribution systems, Compact Sub-stations, Bus ducts, Transformers, DG sets, UPS, batteries etc.
• Monitor progress, and timelines, and proactively highlight any gaps or delays.
• Assist in planning and execution of MEP activities for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Track and update testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP and electrical works for HVAC systems.
• Support troubleshooting of HVAC Electrical and environmental control systems during installation and testing.
• Monitor and update the timelines for material procurement, QA/QC checks, material inspections.
• Monitor DPRs, MPRs and coordination, supporting project milestones and upgrades.
• Project planning and progress monitoring.
• Contractor & Subcontractor Management
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit MEP (optional).
• Knowledge of Planning, Scheduling, Tracking of MEP activities (core Electrical).
• Knowledge of MS Project and Prime-vira shall be added advantage for selection

Skills

Site coordination

Vendor management

Reading multi-discipline drawings

Scheduling & tracking

MS Excel/Project

AutoCAD

Revit MEP (optional)

Communication

Education

BE/B.Tech Electrical

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (site-experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

MEP Planning Engineer (Electrical) / Project Engineer

Electrical Engineer with 7-10 yearshands on experience in planning and executing the MEP services for medium to large scale Data Centre projects.

Job location: Hyderabad.

Specialization: BE /B Tech Electrical

Experience: 7-10 years of hands-on experience in Data Centre / Critical Facility Operations & Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring MEP system installation and execution at site, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress on planning tools.
• Coordinate with design teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and clients to maintain alignment and timely delivery.
• Apply working knowledge of erection and installation of HT / LT Panels, Power Distribution systems, Compact Sub-stations, Bus ducts, Transformers, DG sets, UPS, batteries etc.
• Monitor progress, and timelines, and proactively highlight any gaps or delays.
• Assist in planning and execution of MEP activities for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Track and update testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP and electrical works for HVAC systems.
• Support troubleshooting of HVAC Electrical and environmental control systems during installation and testing.
• Monitor and update the timelines for material procurement, QA/QC checks, material inspections.
• Monitor DPRs, MPRs and coordination, supporting project milestones and upgrades.
• Project planning and progress monitoring.
• Contractor & Subcontractor Management
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit MEP (optional).
• Knowledge of Planning, Scheduling, Tracking of MEP activities (core Electrical).
• Knowledge of MS Project and Prime-vira shall be added advantage for selection

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain QA/QC records: test certificates, inspection reports, redline/as-built drawings, and punch-list tracking.
• Ensure compliance with IS 732, IS 3043, IS 1646, IEC 61439, IEC 62271, NBC fire norms, and CEA regulations.
• Support preparation of O&M manuals and handover documentation.

Safety

• Enforce EHS protocols, permit-to-work systems (LOTO), and PPE compliance during energization and live testing

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Diploma with strong site experience also considered)
• Experience: 710 years in electrical execution/commissioning, preferably on data centre, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects
• Certifications (preferred): Uptime Institute ATD, NEBOSH/IOSH (safety), relevant OEM commissioning certifications (ABB, Schneider, Siemens panels)

Key Attributes

• Strong site coordination and vendor management skills
• Ability to read and cross-verify multi-discipline drawings quickly
• Structured documentation habits (checklists, sign-off registers)
• Comfortable working under tight commissioning timelines with multiple stakeholders (PMC, client, OEM, contractor)

Required Skills

• LT/HT panel systems, compact substations, transformers (Dry-type/Oil-filled), DG synchronization
• UPS topologies, PDU/RPP systems, static transfer switches
• Reading/interpreting SLD, GA, cable schedules, and BOQ/BOM
• IEC 61439 (LV switchgear), IEC 62271 (HV switchgear), IS 3043 (earthing)
• MS Excel/Project for scheduling and tracking; AutoCAD (basic, for markups)
• FAT/SAT/IST protocol preparation and execution