Senior Principal Designer - Electrical

Jacobs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior electrical design checker to lead the design and coordination of electrical systems for mission‑critical facilities in Mumbai. You will develop layouts and 3D models, review drawings, and ensure compliance with codes while guiding junior designers and coordinating with Civil‑Structural‑Architect teams.

You will use Navisworks and AutoCAD to validate layouts, support bid/document reviews, and enforce safety and quality standards across projects in industrial,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of total experience in electrical design/construction layout and 3D model interface activities.
• At least 3 years in electrical checker/reviewer role in industrial/petrochemical projects.
• Knowledge of XRF drawing system.
• Proficiency in reviewing 3D model using Navisworks is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design activities for electricals of a project.
• Coordinate with Civil‑Structural‑Architect / Instrumentation / Piping / Mechanical / HVAC/Projects.
• Mentor and train other designers/modelers.
• Checker activities including IDR of layouts for multiple projects.
• Check electrical deliverable drawings prior to submission for approval.
• 3D model review; BOM extraction from 3D model.

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

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

Responsible for the design and coordination of electrical systems in mission‑critical facilities. They develop layouts and schematics for power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and grounding systems, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The role involves guiding junior designers, collaborating with architects and engineers, and supporting construction teams with technical clarifications. With strong expertise in data‑center infrastructure and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD or Revit, they deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable electrical solutions that meet client and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design activities for electricals of a project.
• Coordination with disciplines like Civil‑Structural‑Architect / Instrumentation / Piping / Mechanical / HVAC/Projects.
• Participate in client meetings as required.
• Adherence to Department Work Instruction and QMS Manual.
• Mentor and train other designers/modelers.
• Checker activities including
  • Checking activities of electrical deliverables including IDR (Independent Design Review) of layouts for multiple projects.
  • Equipment layout meeting NBC/CEIG/Electricity Rules.
  • Inter‑discipline coordination; MEP in buildings.
  • Squad check (interdisciplinary checks) and commenting on other discipline documents.
  • Provide civil information for electrical facilities in buildings as well as plant area.
  • Electrical equipment vendor drawing review and use the information for civil foundation, support, floor/wall cutouts.
  • Check electrical deliverable drawings prior to submission to the lead for approval, including substation layout, power & cable tray routing, earthing, lightning protection, lighting layouts.
  • Design drawings optimisation in challenging requirements.
  • Ensure safety in design in all deliverables.
  • Timely execution of the design within his/her responsibility.
  • 3D model review; comments resolution and tags closure.
  • BOQ extraction from 3D model.
  • BOQ review for value addition and to have minimum quantity variations during site erection.
  • Preparedness for technical and compliance audits.
  • Proactively identify design inputs or resource constraints.
  • Effective use of past lessons learned to improve quality & delivery.
  • Provide value addition / cost optimisation ideas.

Requirements

• 15+ years of total experience in handling electrical design/construction layout and 3D model interface activities.
• Diploma or ITI.
• At least 3 years in electrical checker/reviewer role in industrial/petrochemical projects.
• Knowledge of XRF drawing system.
• Proficiency in reviewing 3D model using Navisworks is mandatory.
• AutoCAD, Navisworks, competent user of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.