Senior Engineer - Electrical (Oil & Gas)

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Sr. Engineer – Electrical for Australia Mining Infrastructure Projects, based in Mumbai. You will lead electrical design activities for industrial facilities, covering EHV/HV/MV/LV systems, with emphasis on safety, quality, and client standards.

The role requires strong coordination with cross-functional teams and collaboration with Australian lead offices to deliver robust technical solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for industrial projects (O&G, power, mining) in EPCM environment.
• Experience with EHV/HV/MV/LV distribution and electrical outdoor substations.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC and AU codes and standards.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team and communicate with stakeholders.
• Self-check and adherence to QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical layout, sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, earthing, lighting.
• Develop electrical equipment specs and review vendor drawings.
• Perform protection relay setting, coordination studies.
• Prepare BOQ, cost estimates, and bid analyses.
• Ensure health and safety and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Australian lead offices and project team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/LV design

ETAP

IEEE/IEC standards

Project coordination

Tools

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

WSP India is currently seeking an Sr. Engineer – Electrical for Australia Mining Infrastructure Projects (Materials Handling Infrastructure). They shall be responsible for engineering design of Electricalequipments in compliance with WSP Engineering and Client Standards. Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power Plant, Chemical process plant, metal & Mining processing industry is an asset. A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Australia. The position will be for Mumbai location.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering Experience in basic and detail design and engineering experience in developing of electrical layout, electrical equipment sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop calculation, short circuit calculation, earthing calculation, lighting calculation, design basis report, technical specification, technical bid analysis, preparation of BOQ, cost estimate, vendor drawing and document review including quality plan etc.
• Experience in design of EHV/HV, MV and LV distribution system, design of electrical system in hazardous and non-hazardous area as per statutory norms, design of electrical outdoor switchyard and substation etc.
• Sound knowledge of IEEE, IEC and AU codes and standards.
• Candidate should have experience in design and engineering consultancy on industrial design projects like O & G, Power Plant, Metal & mining sector, semiconductor industry, pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, FMCG, etc.
• Perform conceptual, basic and detail design, development of layout, design basis report, design of electrical equipment (transformer, switchgear, HV, MV and LV distribution system, substation etc.) and cable sizing, voltage drop calculation, earthing calculation, lighting calculation, relay setting calculation, cathodic protection technical specification, data sheet, technical bid analysis, quantity and cost estimation, review of vendor drawings and documents, quality plans etc.
• Standard electrical engineering software tools like ETAP etc.
• Electrical system modelling including grounding, load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash analysis Protective relay setting development, calculation, and coordination studies.
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design, and execution plans.
• Developing equipment specifications, procuring, reviewing vendor drawings and assisting in factory acceptance testing electrical equipment.
• Reviewing electrical deliverables like one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, power, grounding and lighting layouts for constructing/installation of new or modifications of existing power generating facility electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance in design optimization, value engineering, design innovation, automation and digital technologies
• Must complete a high-quality self-check of own work with efficiency. Shall follow internal QC processes.
• Reporting progress of work assignment to immediate supervisor. Understands the project schedule and budget requirements.
• Communicate with internal peers and project team and required to answer questions regarding deliverables.
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects with the ability to accurately predict the time required to fulfil the individual scopes of work required.
• Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process.
• Ensuring that quality procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Lead Engineer or project manager in Australian lead offices.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Support the company’s approach to sustainability.
• Be able to communicate in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Be willing to learn and be polyvalent.
• Identify improvements (where possible) to enhance WSP service to clients. Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.

Client / External focus

• Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams’ performance of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.
• Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

• You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.
• Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English
• communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Coordinating his/her