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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. About The Opportunity Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client.Able to communicate in confidence with client or foreign counterpart.Working in team to deliver projects on time.Attending meetings with technical leads. Here's what you'll need About You BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech ElectricalMinimum 10+ years of experience in primary design (AIS & GIS Substation experience up to 400kV is desirable.)Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 400kV for Utility companies based on international standards for Middle east, UK, Australia & US regions.Performs Primary Design activities viz. Key SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, cable schedules, interconnections schedules, Specifications, Bulk MTO etc.Applies broad practical knowledge to design layouts & produces Equipment layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (Should be able to give technicians & should be able to review from technical/quality perspective.)Performs Equipment sizing calculations like Transformer, Generator, HV/LV cable, AC UPS, Battery, Capacitor banks, conductor sizing, fault level, indoor & outdoor illumination, earthing and lightning protection etc.Hands on experience on using ETAP & SKM software.Prepare technical specifications, data sheets for electrical equipments like transformers, DG sets, switchgear, UPS, Battery & Battery charger, Distribution boards etc.Vendor drawing review of all the electrical equipments & calculations.Technical Bid evaluation/documentation.Ability to carry out inter- disciplinary coordination.Resolve any design issues & coordinate effectively with leadsPlan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project.Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.Good communication & IT skills.Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently.Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the clientAble to communicate confidently with client or foreign counterpart.Working in team to deliver projects on time.Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers.Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & basic knowledge of Revit & Substation 3D design.Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs its all about what you do, not where you are, which counts! We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and were keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.