Lead Engineer / Manager - Electrical Engineering - DAR Engineering Chennai

About DAR Engineering

DAR Engineering is a prominent multidisciplinary consultancy headquartered in the Middle East. The firm offers extensive design, architecture, engineering, project, and construction management services across diverse sectors. Serving national governments, international bodies, and private firms, DAR Engineering delivers end-to-end world-class solutions centered on quality, innovation, and safety. The company boasts over 2000 engineers and designers globally, with offices in Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Pakistan, the UK, and Portugal, having contributed to over 10 million square meters of built-up area on projects valued around USD 12 billion. A collaborative culture empowers team input across assignments.

Position Summary

The role of Lead Engineer / Manager - Electrical, located at the DLF facility in Chennai within the Power Business Unit, calls for leading, fostering, and coordinating the Electrical section of the Transmission & Distribution team. Responsibilities include guiding project execution from design inception to closure, managing multi-disciplinary teams onsite and offshore, and liaising with partners and subcontractors internationally. Candidates require a minimum of 14 to 18 years of relevant experience (18+ preferred for managerial roles) and hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with professional credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of electrical designs adhering to project scope and budget.
• Supervise design workflows to meet internal and external quality standards and project milestones.
• Apply Quality Management System protocols throughout the design phases.
• Validate conformity with applicable Project Technical Specifications, utility requirements, and international standards.
• Inspire and guide the design and engineering teams toward high performance.
• Collaborate directly with clients to meet or exceed their expectations.
• Advise team members on proper documentation practices aligning with company document management.
• Contribute to engineering cost estimates and technical proposals during bidding stages.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise on relevant codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Support upper management in tracking progress and financial metrics by providing accurate inputs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and departments for seamless project operations.
• Lead design meetings, prepare reports, and deliver presentations effectively.
• Identify training requirements within the section and coordinate their implementation.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Strong expertise in designing electrical systems for LV, MV, HV, and EHV substations from conceptual design through construction documentation.
• Practical knowledge of transmission and distribution principles alongside construction coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Proven ability to size electrical equipment, develop equipment layouts (GIS switchgear, transformers, capacitor banks), trays, duct banks, tunnels, lighting, shielding, earthing, and AC/DC auxiliary systems with interdisciplinary coordination.
• Experience drafting equipment specifications, feasibility assessments, design basis reports, and tender documentation.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC, IEEE, British Standards (BS), SASO, SEC, and regional quality and metrology requirements.
• Competency with electrical design software including CDEGS, ETAP, CymGrid, Dialux, drafting applications, 3D modeling tools, and document management systems.
• A passion for power systems with leadership proficiency to mentor staff and innovate in design and project management.
• Excellent communication capabilities in English, both verbal and written, for presentations and documentation.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed a B.Tech or B.E. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering.