Project Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Bidhannagar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in India is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) to plan, monitor and coordinate daily project activities for a greenfield beverage plant. You will lead electrical engineering aspects from design to commissioning, ensuring a fully functional, safe, and compliant electrical system that supports high-volume production.

The role requires hands-on experience with MCCs, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, PLC/SCADA, CAD, and on-site testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering required with relevant project experience.
• Experience in beverage, bottling, FMCG, or related industries is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and documentation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering for greenfield plant setup including power distribution and MCC.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and vendors to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure timely delivery within budget and manage project documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Industrial electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

BE Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

PLC/SCADA

Power distribution

Job description

Job Title

Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

Project Engineer - Electrical

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating daily project activities. Also conduct the standard checks of the HT/LT equipment’s delivered on project site. To lead and manage all electrical engineering aspects of greenfield projects for beverage plants, ensuring design, installation, and commissioning of complete electrical infrastructure from ground up. This role is critical in delivering a fully functional, safe, and compliant electrical system that supports high-volume beverage manufacturing operations.

About the Role:

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including MCCs, transformers, switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLC/SCADA systems, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with CAD software and electrical schematic design.
• Good understanding of automation and control systems integration.
• Must have large scale industrial exposure preferably in beverage, bottling & other FMCG industry.
• Installation and testing of HT/LT Panel, transformer, LT panel, Earthing, Cable Tray and HT & LT Cable Laying etc inclusive of Substation commissioning.
• Should be proficient in assisting the system commissioning of STP, ETP, Chiller, Boiler and other packages.

• Lead electrical engineering for the entire greenfield plant setup including power distribution, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCC), lighting, grounding systems, and electrical panels.
• Leading entire project team including architects, consultants, project managers, vendors etc.
• Manage electrical infrastructure for utilities like water treatment, HVAC, compressed air, and bottling lines.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation teams during project phases to ensure integrated delivery.
• Track project progress against the schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations
• Experience instruments and electrical with industrial processes and equipment, such as pumps, motors, and valves.
• Handled on-site activities including Electrical, DG set, PA system, ACESS system as well as Reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Coordinating all the technical activities. This includes the planning of execution activities in construction.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.
• Coordinated with all agencies and vendor involved in project.
• Handling E&I engineering project from basic initial design through to completion and handover within to agreed timescale.
• On-site installation of Electrical and instrumentation work, ensuring correct placement and installation of instruments and control devices.
• Supervising and commissioning the E&I PROJECT INSTALLTION including hands on experience in instrumentation like TTs, PTs, LGs including synchronization with PLC panel and DCS panel.

• Review and approve electrical design packages, single-line diagrams (SLD), wiring diagrams, and layouts in line with project specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, and equipment suppliers to ensure designs meet operational and safety requirements.
• Interact with Consultants, Architects, M&E Contractors, Suppliers, and guide engineering consultancy team to detail concepts / vendors.

• Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety standards (NEC, IEC), environmental regulations, and food safety requirements (FSSC 22000, HACCP).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety controls on‑site.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with local regulations and company policies.

• Maintain detailed project documentation including progress reports, change orders, and electrical certification.
• Track project budget and schedule with regular updates to senior management.
• Support audit and inspection processes related to electrical systems.
• Oral and written communication skills too good and ability to properly document installation of work and Ensuring compliance with quality.

• Identify and qualify electrical vendors and contractors for project execution.
• Manage contracts, ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Monitor and inspect vendor activities to ensure adherence to project timelines and technical standards.

• On‑time and within‑budget electrical project completion
• Manage client expectations, ensuring they are kept informed of project status and any issues.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards
• Successful commissioning and minimal post‑commissioning issues
• Vendor performance and adherence to contract terms
• Reduction in project‑related electrical downtime

About You:

• B.E Electrical with 4 to 8 years of experience particularly in projects of beverage, bottling & other FMCG industry or Oil & Gas/Chemical/Pharmaceutical industries.
• Proficient in mathematical and computer skills, including Excel, Word, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

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 with a comprehensive employee 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 than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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