Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Confidential
Posted: February 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
Design and develop electrical systems for data centers, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
Required Skills
Job Description
Location: Mumbai, India (office in Thane West)
Job Status: Permanent
Sector: Data Centres
Salary: Competitive and negotiable
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
About Deerns
Deerns is a multinational consultancy, design, and engineering firm specializing in high-end MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) advisory, design, and engineering for mission-critical and high-tech facilities. With a legacy of 97+ years, we deliver world-class solutions for data centres, healthcare, life sciences, microelectronics, and airports.
With ~750 experts across 17 offices in 10 countries, Deerns provides services from strategic consulting, master planning, and specialist engineering to sustainability consulting and digital roadmaps. We are driven by our core values: entrepreneurship, design reputation, integrity, cooperation, and competence.
Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is our joint venture in India with Spectrum PharmaTECH Consultants, expanding our expertise across India, South Asia, and East Africa.
We are in an exciting phase of growth and are looking for skilled professionals from Data Centre sector to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the electrical design, engineering, and execution of large-scale data centre projects in India & globally.
· Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within budget and compliance with technical specifications.
· Develop electrical system concepts, schematics, and detailed designs aligned with both Indian and international standards.
· Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly.
· Design power distribution systems (EHV/HV/MV/LV), ensuring redundancy and high availability.
· Develop SLD, equipment layout, grounding, lightning protection, and earthing systems.
· Conduct load flow, short circuit, harmonics, and arc flash studies using ETAP, Amtech, or similar tools.
· Ensure fault level coordination, generator synchronization, UPS system design, and active/passive power backup planning.
· Review and approve BOD (Basis of Design), power distribution strategies, and electrical load lists.
· Provide cost estimation, procurement specifications, and vendor technical evaluations.
· Ensure designs comply with Indian codes and international codes.
· Ensure fire & life safety compliance as per local and global best practices.
· Review vendor drawings and validate equipment suitability for Indian & international projects.
· Engage with clients, consultants, and project teams to align project goals.
· Represent Deerns in technical meetings, workshops, and business development discussions.
· Guide and mentor junior engineers & designers, fostering skill development.
· Support resource planning and allocation for India-based and global projects.