MEP Planning Engineer - Electrical
Electrical Engineer with 7-10 years hands on experience in planning and executing the MEP services for medium to large scale Data Centre projects.
Job location: Hyderabad.
Specialization: BE /B Tech Electrical
Experience: 7-10 years of hands-on experience in Data Centre / Critical Facility Operations & Maintenance
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring MEP system installation and execution at site, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress on planning tools.
- Coordinate with design teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and clients to maintain alignment and timely delivery.
- Apply working knowledge of erection and installation of HT / LT Panels, Power Distribution systems, Compact Sub-stations, Bus ducts, Transformers, DG sets, UPS, batteries etc.
- Monitor progress, and timelines, and proactively highlight any gaps or delays.
- Assist in planning and execution of MEP activities for greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Track and update testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP and electrical works for HVAC systems.
- Support troubleshooting of HVAC Electrical and environmental control systems during installation and testing.
- Monitor and update the timelines for material procurement, QA/QC checks, material inspections.
- Monitor DPRs, MPR’s and coordination, supporting project milestones and upgrades.
- Project planning and progress monitoring.
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management
- Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit MEP (optional).
- Knowledge of Planning, Scheduling, Tracking of MEP activities (core Electrical).
- Knowledge of MS Project and Prime-vira shall be added advantage for selection
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain QA/QC records: test certificates, inspection reports, redline/as-built drawings, and punch-list tracking.
- Ensure compliance with IS 732, IS 3043, IS 1646, IEC 61439, IEC 62271, NBC fire norms, and CEA regulations.
- Support preparation of O&M manuals and handover documentation.
Safety
- Enforce EHS protocols, permit-to-work systems (LOTO), and PPE compliance during energization and live testing
Required Qualifications
- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Diploma with strong site experience also considered)
- Experience: 7–10 years in electrical execution/commissioning, preferably on data centre, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects
- Certifications (preferred): Uptime Institute ATD, NEBOSH/IOSH (safety), relevant OEM commissioning certifications (ABB, Schneider, Siemens panels)
Key Attributes
- Strong site coordination and vendor management skills
- Ability to read and cross-verify multi-discipline drawings quickly
- Structured documentation habits (checklists, sign-off registers)
- Comfortable working under tight commissioning timelines with multiple stakeholders (PMC, client, OEM, contractor)
Required Skills
- LT/HT panel systems, compact substations, transformers (Dry-type/Oil-filled), DG synchronization
- UPS topologies, PDU/RPP systems, static transfer switches
- Reading/interpreting SLD, GA, cable schedules, and BOQ/BOM
- IEC 61439 (LV switchgear), IEC 62271 (HV switchgear), IS 3043 (earthing)
- MS Excel/Project for scheduling and tracking; AutoCAD (basic, for markups)
- FAT/SAT/IST protocol preparation and execution
