Engineer- Earthing and Bonding

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We are seeking an experienced Earthing & Bonding Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver safe, code‑compliant earthing/grounding and lightning protection systems for substations, transmission lines, industrial plants, data centers, hydro and renewable facilities. The ideal candidate has hands‑on CDEGS experience, strong grounding/lightning calculation skills, and the ability to translate studies into clear drawings and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver earthing & bonding designs with excellent project delivery skills.
• Prepare earthing layout drawings, details, connection schedules, and lightning protection layouts in AutoCAD/Revit (or similar).
• Prepare Site Testing Plans, Technical Report, Technical Memo and other required documents.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical and protection teams to integrate grounding/bonding requirements into multidisciplinary designs.
• Resolve design issues and coordinate effectively with discipline leads.
• Plan, schedule, and communicate all design aspects with team members.
• Support site teams with measurements, pre-commissioning checks, and troubleshooting; respond to RFIs, vendor queries, and client comments.
• Track deliverables, maintain quality records, and meet schedule/budget targets.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and prepare documentation.
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4–8 years in earthing, lightning protection, HV interference, and electromagnetic studies.
• Extensive experience with CDEGS modules (RESAP, HIFREQ, MALZ, FCDIST, etc.).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with PSCAD (Fault Current Split Calculation) is desirable but not mandatory.
• Proficient in grounding, lightning, EMF/inductive coupling, and transferred potential assessments for proximity assets (pipelines, fences, rails).
• Detailed design and documentation of high- and low-voltage earthing systems for infrastructure projects (distribution, transmission, generation, transmission lines, industrial plants, data centers, hydro, and renewable facilities).
• Knowledge of site activities including soil resistivity testing and current injection testing.
• Familiarity with National Grid, MES, SSEN UK T&D utility standards is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of IEEE 80, IEEE 81, IEEE 998, IEC 62305, IEC 60364, EN/BS/IS standards, and applicable utility guidelines (UK, Europe, Australia, USA, Middle East).
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam and ProjectWise preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional certifications or memberships (e.g., CPEng, IntPE, APEC) preferred but not mandatory.
  
  

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.

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