Resident Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Resident Engineer for M&E Equipment based in India for a critical marine infrastructure project. The role involves supervision of equipment execution, crane works, and stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 15-20 years of experience in large infrastructure projects. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in execution and site supervision of M&E equipment and utility services for large projects.
• Comfortable working in remote, marine, and challenging site conditions.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to support timely resolution of site issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for supervision of execution of M&E equipment, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise crane installation and monitor lifting operations for safety compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders for integrated execution.
• Maintain site records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience in crane works

Technical skills in M&E utility systems

Communication and coordination skills

Familiarity with relevant codes and standards

Education

Graduate in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your impact

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.

Job Description – Resident Engineer M&E Equipment

Jacobs is a globally recognized leader in technical, professional and scientific services, partnering with clients to deliver some of the world’s most complex and transformative infrastructure and industrial projects. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial and government sectors across diverse geographies worldwide. In India, Jacobs has built a strong PAN‑India presence with advanced engineering delivery centers in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata, playing a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure, aviation, defence, marine and industrial projects.

About the Opportunity

• Based at Site which is located about 70 Kms from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is for a critical Marine Infrastructure Project for a government client. Reporting will be to Resident Engineer – Electrical and Mechanical Systems.
• M&E Equipment & Utility Works. Lead a team for supervision of execution of M&E equipment, including material handling systems, utility corridors, and associated infrastructure. Review and monitor execution of equipment for utility services, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, applicable standards, timelines and within approved budget.
• Crane Works. Review, assess, and monitor crane installation, testing & commissioning plans, lifting schemes, and method statements for heavy and critical lifts during execution. Oversee execution of crane works and ensure lifting operations comply with safety standards, approved procedures, and best industry practices.
• Marine & Infrastructure Interfaces. Supervise M&E equipment works associated with marine infrastructure, including jetties, wharves, berths, and coastal structures, where applicable. Coordinate with marine contractor, utility services contractor, crane contractor, and specialist vendors for integrated execution. Review installation tolerance, alignment checks, and commissioning readiness in marine environments. Witness inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Stakeholder Coordination. Act as the primary Jacobs representative for M&E equipment matters on site. Coordinate closely with the Client, Contractors, Vendors, and Jacobs design teams to resolve technical and execution issues. Participate in progress reviews, technical meetings, and inspections with stakeholders.
• Reporting & Documentation. Maintain site records, inspection reports, technical observations, and compliance documentation. Provide regular input to project progress reports and support handover / completion documentation for M&E systems.
• Review and advise approval for technical submittals, method statements, certification of contractor payments.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in execution and site supervision of M&E equipment and utility services for large infrastructure, industrial, port, or marine projects.
• Strong hands‑on experience in crane works, preferably level luffing cranes, heavy lifting, and complex erection activities.

Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge of M&E utility systems, erection methodologies, lifting engineering, and site execution practices.
• Familiarity with relevant Indian and international codes, standards, and best practices for M&E works and lifting operations.
• Ability to review drawings, lifting plans, method statements, and technical submittals critically.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, capable of operating in multi-stakeholder, site-intensive environments.
• High level of professionalism, safety awareness and execution discipline.
• Comfortable working in remote, marine, and challenging site conditions.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and able to support timely resolution of site issues.

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.

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