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Your impact

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional, and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations, and project management. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies. We have a PAN-India presence, with world-class engineering delivery centres in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata. Jacobs is seeking an Engineering Manager - Protection and Control to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, the primary responsibilities would be

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

Define and drive the Protection & Control (P&C) engineering vision and strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead regional/global engineering capability development for substations and renewable energy projects
Support business development, proposals, and client engagement for strategic opportunities
Build and expand key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Identify market trends, digital opportunities, and innovation areas (Digital Substations, Grid Modernization)

Technical Authority & Governance

Act as Principal Design owner for Protection & Control systems up to 400/765kV
Establish and govern engineering standards, design frameworks, and quality benchmarks
Provide technical oversight for
Protection SLDs and system philosophies
Schematics (Line, Transformer, Busbar, SVC, etc.)
Relay coordination and settings
Approve critical engineering deliverables including IFC drawings and design reviews
Drive IEC 61850 digital substation adoption and best practices

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead, mentor, and grow a large multi-disciplinary P&C engineering team
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and collaboration
Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building
Attract and retain top engineering talent
Promote continuous learning, digital upskilling, and knowledge sharing

Global Collaboration & Digital Enablement

Lead collaboration with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams
Drive standardization and global delivery models across geographies
Champion digital engineering tools, automation, and data-driven design
Promote use of advanced engineering platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, DIGSI, PCM600, ETAP, etc.)

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as senior client interface, managing strategic relationships globally
Lead high-level technical discussions and project reviews
Ensure proactive resolution of complex client issues and escalations
Strengthen Jacobs reputation through technical excellence and delivery reliability

Key Internal Relationships

Report to & work with

Senior Leadership – Energy & Power / Jacobs India

Collaborate with

Global P&C Leaders, Project Directors, PMs, GID Teams

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

About you

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech Electrical
Minimum 13+ years of experience in protection & control field (Substation experience up to 400/765kV is desirable)

Mandatory Skill Sets

Deep expertise in Protection & Control design and engineering lifecycle
Strong understanding of international standards and grid codes (UK, USA, ME, India, Australia, etc.)
Experience in Digital Substations (IEC 61850) and modern grid technologies
Strong commercial acumen with understanding of project financials and risk management
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Expertise in tools AutoCAD, MicroStation, DIGSI, PCM600, EnerVista (ETAP/Python preferred)
Proven ability to lead large teams and complex global projects

We welcome applications from qualified professionals currently based overseas who are open to relocating to India. Relocation support may be provided for exceptional candidates having extensive experience in delivering E&P infrastructure projects.

At Jacobs 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 it's 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.

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Engineering Manager - Protection and Control (Multiple Opportunities)