Principal Designer - BIM, ELV - Data Center

Ramboll; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in India seeks an ELV AutoCAD Engineer to develop and manage detailed AutoCAD drawings for ELV systems in data center and mission-critical projects. You will work on CCTV layouts, access control, fire alarm, PA/VA systems, and device placements with strong coordination across teams.

Mandatory ELV drafting experience (AutoCAD 2D), with BIM/Revit familiarity. Diploma/BE/BTech or ITI draftsman with ELV exposure is required; data center and large infrastructure experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/BTech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Telecom.
• ITI/Draftsman certification (with ELV experience) also acceptable.
• 2 to 6 years experience in ELV drafting / AutoCAD drawings or REVIT.
• Experience in Data centers / commercial buildings / large infrastructure projects preferred.
• BIM / Revit exposure beneficial.
• TIA-942 / NFPA / NBC standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• AutoCAD Drawing Development (CORE RESPONSIBILITY).
• Prepare and update detailed AutoCAD drawings for CCTV systems, access control, Fire Alarm, PA/VA.
• Develop device layouts and placement drawings; cable routing and containment layouts.
• Create schematic diagrams (single-line, system diagrams).
• Coordinate drawings and ensure compliance with project standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate with design team and prepare riser diagrams, zoning layouts, and equipment room layouts.

Skills

ELV systems knowledge

Schematic drawings reading

Coordination with multi-disciplinary

2D AutoCAD

AutoCAD utility

MS Excel/Word basic

Education

Diploma / BE / BTech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom

ITI / Draftsman certification with ELV experience

2–6 years ELV drafting experience

Data centers / large infrastructure experience

BIM / Revit exposure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Company Description

About Ramboll. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1800+ experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

Location: - Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

The ELV AutoCAD Engineer

will be responsible for preparing and managing detailed AutoCAD drawings for ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems in Data Center and mission- critical projects. This role is drawing-centric (execution role) with strong involvement in:

• ELV layout development
• Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
• Supporting design engineers in delivering accurate, high-quality construction drawings

Key Responsibilities

• AutoCAD Drawing Development (CORE RESPONSIBILITY)
• Prepare and update detailed AutoCAD drawings for:
• CCTV systems (camera layouts, coverage zones)
• Access Control Systems (door layouts, reader locations)
• Fire Alarm Systems (detectors, panels, loops) PA/VA systems
• Develop: Device layouts and placement drawings
• Cable routing and containment layouts
• Schematic diagrams (single-line, system diagrams)
• Ensure drawings meet project standards and client requirement

ELV System Drafting & Detailing

• Translate design inputs into detailed drawings
• Prepare: Riser diagrams
• Zoning layouts (security zones, access levels)
• Equipment room layouts (ELV rooms, control rooms)
• Maintain layer standards, blocks, legends, and templates

Coordination with Design Team

Technical Skills

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in:
• AutoCAD (MANDATORY)
• Good understanding of:
• ELV systems (CCTV, ACS, Fire Alarm, PA/VA)
• Basic cable routing and device placement
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Schematics Layout drawings
• Coordination drawings
• Software Skills
• AutoCAD (2D) – Essential
• Revit / BIM – Preferred
• MS Excel / Word – Basic level

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / BTech in: Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom
• ITI / Draftsman certification (with ELV experience) also acceptable
• 2 to 6 years experience in:
• ELV drafting / AutoCAD drawings or REVIT
• Experience in: Data centers / commercial buildings / large infrastructure projects preferred
• Good to Have
• Exposure to: BIM / Revit
• Data center projects
• TIA-942 / NFPA / NBC standards
• Basic understanding of:
• IBMS / BMS integration concepts

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.