Design Manager - Primary

Overview

Primary electrical design manager for substation projects up to 400kV

Key Responsibilities

• drawing review
• equipment sizing
• technical specs
• primary design
• system design
• client meetings

Tasks

-Attending meetings with technical leads. -Vendor drawing review of all the electrical equipment’s & calculations. -Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client. -Working in team to deliver projects on time. -Performs Equipment sizing calculations like Transformer, Generator, HV/LV cable, AC UPS, Battery, Capacitor banks, conductor sizing, fault level, indoor & outdoor illumination, earthing and lightning protection etc. -Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers. -Prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment’s like transformers, DG sets, switchgear, UPS, Battery & Battery charger, Distribution boards etc. -Performs Primary Design activities viz. Key SLD’s, AC/DC SLD’s, cable schedules, interconnections schedules, Specifications, Bulk MTO etc. -Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project. -Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 400kV – for Utility companies based on international standards – for Middle east, UK, Australia & US regions. -Attend client meetings for technical clarifications. -Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client -Resolve any design issues & coordinate effectively with leads

Requirements

• microstation
• autocad
• revit
• etap
• skm
• electrical

What You Bring

-Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice. -Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & basic knowledge of Revit & Substation 3D design. -Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) -Minimum 12+ years of experience in primary design (AIS & GIS Substation experience up to 400kV is desirable.) -BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical -Good communication & IT skills. -Able to communicate in confidence with client or foreign counterpart. -Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently. -Hands on experience on using ETAP & SKM software. -Able to communicate confidently with client or foreign counterpart. -Applies broad practical knowledge to design layouts & produces – Equipment layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (Should be able to give technicians & should be able to review from technical/quality perspective.) -Ability to carry out inter- disciplinary coordination.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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