Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are an award-winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall's Datacenter team's mission is to play a key role in making datacenter more energy efficient, sustainable and cost effective to operate - and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and practical mechanical and electrical solutions.

With offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia we offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, professional excellence and knowledge sharing.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client-focused Electrical Engineer to join the team at our Chennai office, to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of innovative electrical design solutions for some of the most exciting datacentre projects in the India and APAC region.

You will work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery from the concept to detail design for projects.

You should be able to analyse problems and produce designs to solve them, with the ability to make decisions in high-stress situations. You will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and will be supported towards Chartership.

Responsibilities include performing detailed electrical calculations like load calculation, equipment and cable sizing, and illumination assessments, as well as preparing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) with appropriate protection schemes and other schematics.

The role involves developing detailed electrical layout drawings, design specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), while coordinating closely with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, civil, and architectural throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will also assist in preparing tender documentation, conduct technical evaluations of vendor submissions, and participate in design reviews, quality assurance checks, and project coordination meetings.

The Skills

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Low Voltage (LV) systems to join our Datacenter Design Team.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience with a background in electrical engineering and demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of building types, including defense, healthcare, education, commercial developments, and data centers. Experience in datacenters will be an added advantage.

Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering and with experience in design of electrical systems (such as electrical distribution and power generation, lighting design, small power layout, calculations, etc), you have an extensive portfolio demonstrating your familiarity with high quality engineering solutions and a client-focussed approach.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting engineering and project delivery, with expertise in designing LV electrical systems including small power, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection in accordance with relevant codes and standards such as IS, IEC, NBC, and local regulations.

You possess excellent knowledge in international codes which are required for designing electrical system along with local authority codes and regulations pertaining to electrical services.

In your most recent position, you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple projects and less experienced engineers to exceed client expectations. Ideally, you will possess sound knowledge of Revit software, Navis work, BIM360, AutoCAD, Electrical software Calculations like Dia lux and have proven experience for creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication and time management skills are essential.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.