Senior Design Manager - Electrical

Jacobs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Design Manager - Electrical to lead electrical engineering activities for data centers and large facilities. You will prepare Basis of Design, load lists, single line diagrams, layouts and MTOs, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to NBC/IS/IEC codes.

The role requires hands-on experience with ETAP for load flow, short-circuit and harmonic studies, plus strong procurement oversight, vendor review, and client

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical with 16 years of overall experience and 5+ years in lead electrical engineering.
• Self-driven with strong leadership and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in multi-office execution for global projects.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IS/IEC/NBC) is mandatory.
• EHV design knowledge is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire Electrical engineering activities to carry out design work per procedures.
• Prepare Basis of Design, Load Lists, SLDs, layouts, and MTOs with redundancy.
• Coordinate with clients and internal disciplines to ensure timely deliverables.
• Perform ETAP load flow, short-circuit, harmonic, and arc-flash studies.
• Review 3D models, vendor drawings, and perform cost estimation of electrical packages.
• Oversee procurement activities including enquiry specs and technical reviews.
• Guide a team of designers in 2D/3D engineering and ensure compliance with quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Electrical codes

ETAP calculations

Procurement

3D design

Client liaison

Cost estimation

Education

BE / B.Tech in Electrical

Tools

ETAP

3D modeling

MTO extraction

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.

Your impact

As a Senior Design Manager - Electrical responsibilities include preparing and reviewing the Basis of Design, Load Lists, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Layouts, Material Take-Offs (MTO), and providing procurement assistance. The role requires hands-on experience with both Indian and International design codes, as well as effective interdisciplinary coordination to ensure project success.

Candidate should possess following as a minimum

• Leading the entire Electrical Engineering activities to carry out Electrical design work based on standard company procedure / other procedures, methods outlined
• Should have fair understanding on Telecommunications Industry Association TIA-942-B Standard for Data Centers.
• Should be able to prepare Basis of Design for Data Center, Master Plan, Concept, Schematics.
• Detail Engineering include preparation of Load list and load balancing in case of power failure at one source to maintain redundancy.
• Preparation of SLD, Power distribution, Equipment Layout as per NBC/CEIG/Electricity Rule, Cable tray / Earthing layout.
• Preparation of design calculations for sizing the major electrical equipment. Familiar with ETAP calculations – for Load flow, Short-circuit, Harmonic study, Arc flash study. Should be able to do Lightning protection calculation.
• Guiding a team of designers in 2D / 3D electrical engineering, review of 3D model and review of layouts and MTOs extracted from the model. Should be able to do cost estimation of Electrical Package.
• Procurement activity for Electrical items covering preparation of enquiry specification, review of technical offer and preparation of TR, preparation of order specifications.
• Review of vendor drawings, review of electrical content for mechanical packages. Participate in discussions with the client, as necessary.
• Timely completion of designs, requisitions and engineering deliverables.
• Technical guidance to Electrical Engineers and Designers to carry out design work as per the requirements of the Project. Adherence to Dept./Discipline Working Instructions and Quality Systems.
• Meet client expectations and maintain long-term relationship with client. Attend to client’s feedback and any complaints
• Monitor work and progress in compliance with the project requirements and schedule.
• Ensure that site issues viz. Technical Queries, Non-conformity Notices are dealt effectively and expeditiously; and also ensure competent staff are available for site trouble shooting as necessary. Attend Design Engineering Management Review Meetings.
• Coordination with various stake holders like Client / various internal disciplines like projects / Piping / mechanical / architect / civil / vendors for effective engineering management.

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical with 16 Years; out of which at least 5 years as Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Self-driven with good leadership & reporting capabilities.
• Should have experience in multi office execution for Global projects
• Knowledge of Electrical codes & standards (IS / IEC / NBC) is mandatory.
• EHV Design knowledge is an added advantage.

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.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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