Lead Engineer-Electrical

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

The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. At Jacobs, we push the limits of what's possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our life sciences work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your expertise, collaborative spirit to team and we will help you to grow, pursue & fulfill what drives you.

In this role you will be responsible for project delivery, design management & project management, for positioning and winning projects involving a range of services. The role will be instrumental in collaborating with commercial, project management, engineering and design technical leaders to create opportunities for Jacobs to plan, develop, deliver and operate a range of projects.

- Leading the entire Electrical Engineering activities to carry out Electrical design work based on standard company procedure / other procedures, methods outlined.
- 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.
- Overview of work progress and work-hour usage.
- Working within company budgets
- Meet client expectations and maintain long-term relationship with client. Attend to client's feedback and any complaints
- Preparation of Basis of Design & power distribution for the plant.
- Preparation of design calculations for sizing the major electrical equipment. Familiar with ETAP calculations for Load flow, short circuit, Harmonic study, arc flash study.
- Guiding a team of designers in 2D / 3D electrical engineering, review of 3D model and review of layouts / / MTOs extracted from the model
- Procurement activity for Electrical items covering preparation of enquiry specification, review of quotes 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.
- Monitor that work and progress are in compliance with the project requirements and schedule.
- Maintain contact with other disciplines/groups to ensure
- a) Project Manager and/or Engineer are aware of problems of progress delays.
- b) Proper interchange of information.
- c) Proper interchange of documents
- d) Interface is correctly defined.
- Ensure that site problems viz. Technical Queries and Non-conformity Notices are dealt effectively and expeditiously and also ensure competent staffs are available for site trouble shooting as necessary.
- Attend Design Engineering Management Review Meetings.
- Visiting sites for residual engineering / resolving site queries
- Coordination with various stake holders like Client / various internal disciplines like projects / Piping / mechanical / architect / civil / vendors for effective engineering management
- Training of engineers
- Inspection of electrical equipment
- Design of ELV systems like Fire alarm, Public address.
- Design of Hazardous area classification layouts
- Preparation of Electrical engineering effort estimation and participate in technical sales

Here's what you'll need

Minimum qualification BE / B-Tech

Experience 10 15 years.

Type of Industries Pharmaceutical / Healthcare / FMCG / Chemical/Semiconductor

Knowledge and work proficiency of following software is desirable from a candidate

- ETAP or equivalent for electrical power system studies.
- Dia-Lux or equivalent for lightning calculation.
- AutoCAD
- Good computer literacy.

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.

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.