Underground Cable Designer - (T&D) - BLR

Burns & McDonnell India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Cable Designer to prepare designs, manage drafting teams, and ensure quality reviews of electrical designs. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering with 3-4 years of experience or an ITI with 6-8 years. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment for professionals looking to innovate and contribute in the field of engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience with Diploma or 6-8 years with ITI.
• Experience with underground or transmission/distribution projects is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs following relevant codes and requirements.
• Delegate and oversee work for drafting personnel.
• Perform quality reviews of drawing packages.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for quality deliverables.
• Innovate and identify optimal methods for designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Analytical capability

Project management

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Civil or ITI in Electrical/Civil

Tools

Civil-3D

Job description

Cable Designer

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and drawings in accordance with relevant codes of practice, standards, regulatory authorities, and clients' requirements. Coordinate with lower-level drafting personnel and support their mentorship and technical development.
• Delegate and oversee workload to lower-level drafting personnel assigned to projects.
• Perform documented quality reviews of drawing packages adhering to the terms of the quality management system.
• Provide specialist knowledge input and keep up to date with the latest developments in particular fields.
• Innovate and identify optimal methods to perform design tasks.
• Be willing to make necessary travel to carry out project requirements.
• Coordinate with project engineering and project management teams to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of pulling calculations, alignments, layers, design standards, and construction design packages.
• Promote the interests of the company through personal contacts, representation in professional groups, contributions at meetings and publication of material when opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Civil with 3-4 years of experience OR ITI in Electrical/Civil with 6-8 years of experience.
• Underground experience a plus. Transmission or distribution experience preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication and IT (office packages) skills.
• Track record in finding solutions to complex problems within deadlines.
• Experience leading a team of engineers and designers.
• Managing multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables in parallel.
• Communicating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Priority management and schedule planning.
• Knowledge of underground powerlines construction methods a plus.
• Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting considerations and impacts.
• Knowledge of creating plan & profile drawings using Civil-3D.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of utility telecommunications, distributed energy resource integration, and advanced distribution technologies a plus.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Flexibility to work in different roles for different clients both locally and worldwide.
• Flexibility to travel will be a considerable advantage.
• Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Job: Engineering

Primary Location: India-Karnataka-Bengaluru

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Job Hire Type: Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A