Specialist- Primary Engineering

Jacobs; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Electrical Substation Design Engineer with 18+ years in primary/physical/plant design, including AIS substations up to 1200kV/765kV. You will develop and review drawings and lead design packages for utility clients across international markets.

Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD, basic Revit, and knowledge of IEEE/ANSI/IEC standards are essential. Relocation support may be provided for exceptional candidates, and Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in primary/physical/plant design (AIS & GIS Substations).
• Design of T&D systems up to 1200/765kV for utilities; international standards.
• Ability to review layouts, perform sizing calculations and coordinate with leads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review high‑voltage drawings per client timelines.
• Lead design packages and coordinate across India/Europe/ME/NAM/ANZ.
• Attend meetings with technical leads and clients; ensure quality.

Skills

Substation design

Project coordination

Client communication

Technical review

Team leadership

IEEE/IEC awareness

MS Office/Outlook

MS Outlook

Education

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or PE license

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

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

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional, and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations, and project management. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies. We have a PAN-India presence; with eight world-class engineering delivery centres in Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai & Kolkata.

About The Opportunity

• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.
• Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client.
• Able to communicate in confidence with client or foreign counterpart.
• Working in team to review construction design packages of projects on time.
• Attending meetings with technical leads and clients

We welcome applications from qualified professionals currently based overseas who are open to relocating to India. Relocation support may be provided for exceptional candidates having extensive experience in delivering E&P infrastructure projects.

Here’s what you’ll need

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical
• Minimum 18+ of experience in primary/physical/plant design (AIS & GIS Substation experience up to 1200kV & 765kV is desirable.)
• Working experience and leading projects based in India/Europe/ME/NAM/ANZ.
• Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 1200/765kV – for Utility companies based on international standards – for USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and Middle East regions.
• The candidate should have knowledge in both primary detailed engineering of EHV AIS substations and subject matter expert.
• The candidate should be well versed with International Standards i.e. IEEE, ANSI and IEC.
• Candidate expertise in detailed design of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, Cable trench/conduit layout and installation details, control enclosure layout, LT AC/DC diagrams.
• Candidate expertise in substation physical/primary engineering calculations but not limited to Bus sizing, cantilever strength, sag tension, short circuit force, MV/LV Cable sizing, Station service transformer sizing, cable trench/conduit sizing, lightning protection and risk assessment etc
• Applies broad practical knowledge to the review of design layouts from a technical and quality perspective
• Review of Substation maintenance access layouts, Cable Trenches layouts, Control Enclosure drawings, Busbar connection Layouts
• Performs Equipment sizing calculations like Transformer, Generator, HV/LV cable, AC UPS, Battery, Capacitor banks, conductor sizing, fault level, indoor & outdoor illumination, grounding/earthing and lightning protection etc.
• Prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment’s like transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, surge arresters, DG sets, MV/LT switchgear, UPS, Battery & Battery charger, Distribution boards etc.
• Vendor drawing review of all the electrical equipment’s & calculations.
• Technical Bid evaluation/documentation.
• Ability to carry out inter- disciplinary coordination.
• Resolve any design issues & coordinate effectively with leads.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project.
• Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.
• Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• Good communication & IT skills.
• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.
• Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client
• Able to communicate confidently with client or foreign counterpart.
• Working in team to deliver projects on time.
• Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & basic knowledge of Revit & Substation 3D design.
• Support and guide team members in their professional growth by creating opportunities to enhance their skills, build technical competency, and pursue relevant professional accreditations.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization (e.g., Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK)
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Expert in Design and review of Transmission and distribution systems.

At Jacobs 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.