Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Construction

7 years

8 - 12 Lacs

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On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About The Opportunity

We operate in the building construction and MEP engineering sector delivering commercial, residential and institutional electrical systems for mid-to-large projects across India. We design, deploy and commission robust power distribution, lighting, emergency power and low-voltage systems that meet Indian and international standards. This is an on-site senior engineering role delivering end-to-end electrical design and execution for fast-paced construction projects.

Primary Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (On-site, India)

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering design for building projects: develop single-line diagrams, load calculations, cable sizing, lighting layouts and equipment schedules for LV/HV distribution, emergency power (DG/UPS) and earthing systems.
  • Prepare detailed drawings (AutoCAD/Revit MEP), perform protection coordination, short-circuit and load-flow studies using ETAP/SKM; specify switchgear, transformers, panels and lighting fixtures.
  • Create BOQs, MTOs and tender specifications; evaluate vendor bids, supervise procurement and ensure material compliance with IS/NBC/IEC standards.
  • Manage on-site execution, supervise contractors, perform quality inspections, and lead testing & commissioning activities (SAT/FAT) to ensure handover-ready systems.
  • Coordinate cross-discipline engineering (civil, HVAC, fire, architectural) and resolve technical RFI/change orders while controlling schedule and cost impacts.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers, enforce QA/QC and HSE practices, and maintain project documentation and as-built records.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have
  • B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressive experience in building construction/MEP electrical design and site execution (on-site India projects).
  • Hands-on with AutoCAD and Revit MEP; experienced in ETAP/SKM for protection coordination, DIALux for lighting and familiar with IS/NBC/IEC standards and statutory approvals.
  • Proven track record in preparing BOQs/tender documents, managing vendors, commissioning DG/UPS/ATS systems and enforcing HSE & quality compliance on site.

Preferred

  • Exposure to solar PV integration, BMS/SCADA interfaces, and experience with HT/LT systems on large-scale projects.
  • Professional certifications (PMP, Chartered Engineer, or relevant vendor certifications) and experience with cost-estimation tools and contract management.
  • Strong leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary MEP teams and improving engineering-to-field workflows.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

  • Competitive compensation with opportunities for technical upskilling and certification support.
  • Fast-paced, hands-on project environment with clear ownership and visible impact on delivery.
  • Safety-first culture, collaborative multi-disciplinary teams and structured career growth for high performers.
Keywords: Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Services, MEP, LV/HV distribution, DG, UPS, ETAP, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Commissioning, Protection Coordination, Earthing, IS Codes, NBC, BOQ, On-site India.
Skills: mep,protection,construction,building,design,projects

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