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Work as part of the Electrical Engineering Team with specific responsibility for: Overall engineering execution for construction/layout related design. Review of input for design. Coordination work with interface disciplines, such as Civil, Piping, Instrument, Building, HSE, Painting, Insulation, Construction, and others. Coordination work with Client, Vendors, engineering subcontractors and others. Design, Prepare and review the following drawings/deliverables: Equipment/material and design specification, data sheet, calculation Layouts for cable tray/trench, power/control, lighting, earthing, telecommunication Schematic wiring and connection diagram Detailed electrical installation drawings Cable and Drum schedule Inquiry package, including Requisition for bulk materials Technical bid evaluation report for bulk materials Prepare technical correspondence and query to Client Preparation of Equipment/Material selection and MTO (Material Take-off) 3D Modeling Activities for Electrical Scope for both presentation to Company at review session and modeling including clash resolution Vendor document review for electrical and other disciplines Field Engineering work in Construction site/Module fabrication yard Other necessary work requested/instructed by supervisors. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics or similar categories from a recognized university Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical detailed engineering, FEED and proposal/estimation works and including 5 year in engineering/supervisor works at construction site preferably in the field of Oil & Gas and Chemicals. Knowledge and experience with Electrical construction/layout design of Substation, Power, Lighting, Earthing, Telecommunication, Cathodic Protection and Heat Tracing. Knowledge and experience with IEC and North American codes and standards as well as major oil company standards. Familiarity with Electrical material and installation practices. Experience of Field engineer in Construction site and/or Module Fabrication yard. Technical Knowledge and experience with 3D modeling such as E3D, S3D model Benefits Covered under life insurance Covered under group medical insurance (Self, Spouse, Children & Parents)
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- Source: JGC India's official careers site · still listed there on 9 Nov 2026
- Posted 23 Oct 2025
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Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics or similar categories from a recognized university Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical detailed engineering, FEED and proposal/estimation works and including 5 year in engineering/supervisor works at construction site preferably in the field of Oil & Gas and Chemicals
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