Principal Engineer - Electrical

Principal Engineer - Electrical

India

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead Projects and assigned group of Electrical Engineers/Designers when required.

• Conduct technical audits on Projects.

• Advise Deputy Manager and Chief Specialist- Electrical on technical capability of staff as

required.

• Conduct Performance Reviews of the Electrical Engineers/Designers.

• Provide technical input into engineering projects resulting in production of quality deliverable

products to the Corporate and related National Standards.

• Understand the requirements and drivers of the project through client supplied documentation

and WIEPPL Operations management instruction.

• Provide technical support to the design team developing the engineering solution.

• Develop engineering solutions to problems that reflect constructability and operability issues

• When working to a lead engineer raise issues which will translate into operational alerts and

lessons learnt.

• Prepare and check engineering calculations and check drawings on project team.

• Prepare the project specifications, requisitions and reports.

• Coordinates with other disciplines as and when required.

• Coordinates with other Wood affiliated offices with respect to workshare.

• Keeps abreast of the project strategy and key drivers. Maintain project familiarisation with the

project DDI (Discipline Design Instruction).

• Participates on Model Reviews as and when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Expertise

Detailed Knowledge of subject - can deliver Specifications, Standards, LV & HV Distribution systems, Calculations, Protection co-ordination/setting, Plant layout, Substation design, Requisitioning Switchgear/transformers, drive systems (UPS), area classification and Control schemes.

Commercial Awareness and Customer focus

Has in depth understanding of WIEPPL Operations’ business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk. Demonstrates increasing. customer focus, be aware of and responsive to customer needs without sacrificing the project and Corporate objectives.

Practices and Department Functions

Be fully conversant with Company procedures, work instructions, technical work practices, workings, and policy. Provide department technical support, e.g. prepare Technical Work Practices (TWP’s), Standards and Technical consistency modules (TCM’s). Provide developmental guidance and mentoring of others. Ensure that the results of development work and experience on other projects are fully utilised within the Discipline (lessons learnt, operations alerts). Update and develop in house software / validate bought in application software. Keep up to date with the latest technological advancements and best practices within the electrical specialisation.

Project Execution

Ability to provide man hour estimates and initial project set up activities from an agreed proposal definition, ability to plan, allocate man hours and determine detail deliverables to meet the project need. Ability to produce deliverables on schedule, of the correct quality and technical content. Ability to liaise with the client on technical issues and resolve conflicts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Equivalent (Essential).

Minimum 12 yrs of experience in Oil & Gas / EPC sector is mandatory. Site Experience would be added advantage.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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JOB INFO

Job Identification

33227

Job Category

Engineering

Posting Date

10/27/2026, 12:51 PM

Apply Before

11/26/2026, 12:51 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

India

Market Sector

All

Recruiting Type

Professional & Technical

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