Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Mumbai, India. Working from Thane office

Job Status: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres, Heatlhcare, Electronics part of Life Sciences & High-Tech Unit

Salary: Competitive and negotiable

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

About Deerns India:

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is a fully integrated business of the globally operating Deerns Group, we specialise in high-end engineering services and are committed to delivering world-class engineering services across India, South Asia, and East Africa. Together, we offer comprehensive advisory, design, and engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities requiring specialized conditions, such as data centers, hospitals, laboratories, and clean rooms. With a unique combination of deep technical expertise and extensive local market knowledge, Deerns and Spectrum are dedicated to serving clients across key sectors, including data centers, healthcare, life sciences, and microelectronics. 

Deerns is a company that was founded 96+ years ago. We specialize in Mechanical, Electrical and Piping (MEP) advisory, design and engineering particularly for mission critical and high-tech building systems and industrial facilities. We have 750+ employees across 17 offices in 10 countries. 

We’re experiencing an exciting period of growth, and we have opportunities available for a talented and innovative individual to join our fast-growing office at a senior level and looking to take their career on to the next step. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and/or lead client, design team, contractor, and site meetings.
• Develop concept and detailed designs for electrical systems, including power distribution, backup systems, lighting, and controls, ensuring compliance with local and international standards (e.g., IS, IEC, ISO).
• Prepare schematics, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and reports to meet industry and legal requirements.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines, ensuring seamless integration.
• Maintain commercial awareness of projects, tracking hours against agreed fees and addressing design variations before allocating additional time.
• Oversee and review the work of electrical and graduate electrical engineers.
• Validate contractor designs, specifications, and installations to ensure they meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections on-site and produce associated reports.
• Lead client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections to ensure project objectives are met.
• Provide technical leadership and expert solutions, acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, with Revit, SKM, or Easypower skills as an advantage.
• Participate in witness testing activities on-site and prepare related reports.
• Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits (domestic and international).
• Capable of leading projects independently with minimal input from the management team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification: BE/ Master's in electrical engineering.
• Experience: 5-7 years in electrical system design for facilities.

Expertise:

• Full electrical system design, including HT & LT calculations.
• Experience in data centers, telecom, mission-critical sectors, R&D labs, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
• End-to-end project involvement from concept to commissioning.
• Technical lead experience with power systems in these industries.
• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work and Indian engineering regulations.
• Strong knowledge of IS, ISO, and local/international electrical codes.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and team priorities.
• Problem-solving mindset and mentoring capability.
• Proactive communicator with a willingness to support team growth.

Technical & Software Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels. 
• Excellent presentation & Negotiation skills. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to drive informed decision-making. 
• High integrity, goal-oriented mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

We Offer:

A collaborative and professional work environment. 

Opportunities for learning and professional growth. 

Competitive salary with benefits package. 

Exposure to international work standards and processes. 

Supportive and inclusive company culture. 

If you’re an organized professional with a knack for administration and supporting HR functions, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.