Modeller - BIM, Electrical - Data Center

Location - Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

The Electrical Modeller - BIM, Data Center will be responsible for detailed electrical layout planning, SLD interpretation/development, cable routing design, and preparation of BOQs and specifications for large-scale Data Centers (multi-megawatt facilities).

This role requires strong expertise in AutoCAD, electrical systems, and spatial coordination, ensuring all designs are technically accurate, fully coordinated, and constructible.

You will bridge the gap between electrical engineering intent (SLDs) and real-world execution (layouts, routing, installation feasibility).

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical  SLDs & Space Planning & Layout Design (CORE ROLE)

a. Substation & HT System Layout

• Develop layouts for:
  • Data Center Campus from Sub-station to Data Halls
  • Transformers, RMUs, HT panels
• Plan - Equipment placement, maintenance clearances, access paths
• Design – From SLD to cable/bus-duct routing (trenches, bus bar, ducts, shafts, overhead systems) for IT load, Mechanical Power, House power, and ELV Cables.)

b. HT MV System Layout

• Convert SLD into detailed layouts for:
  • HT switchgear
  • Transformers
  • MV panels
• Define:
  • Cable routing paths and segregation
  • Equipment positioning and alignment

c. MV LV System Layout

• Develop layouts for:
  • MV panels, LV panels, MDBs
  • UPS systems and battery rooms
• Plan: Cable paths, risers, trenches, shafts
• Ensure: Efficient routing and space optimization

d. Low Voltage System Planning for IT Load, Mechanical Power and House load.

• Layout design for:
  • LV panels, PCCs, MCCs
  • UPS skids, PDUs, RPPs
  • Bus ducts / busways
• Plan:
  • Busbar routing, clearances, and supports
  • Cable tray routing and segregation

2. Cable Routing & Pathway Design (VERY IMPORTANT)

• Design routing for:
  • HT / MV / LV cables
  • Control and auxiliary cables
• Plan:
  • Trenches, shafts, trays, and underground routing
• Ensure:
  • Segregation (redundancy paths, A/B feeds)
  • Minimal congestion and constructability

3. Single Line Diagrams (SLD) & System Understanding

• Develop and/or interpret:
  • Electrical SLDs for data center power systems
• Align:
  • SLD with physical layouts and routing
• Ensure:
  • Consistency between design intent and execution

4. BOQ & Technical Documentation

• Prepare:
  • BOQs for electrical systems
  • Equipment schedules (HT, MV, LV, UPS, Generators, Chillers, Pumps etc.)
• Develop:
  • Technical specifications for:
    • Electrical equipment
    • Cables (HT/MV/LV)
    • Bus ducts / busways
• Support:
  • Tender documentation and procurement

5. Earthing & Lightning Protection Design (CRITICAL ADDITION)

a. Campus Earthing System

• Plan:
  • Overall earthing grid for data center campus
  • Earth pit locations and grid layout
• Ensure:
  • Compliance with IS / IEEE standards
  • Integration with substations and DG areas

b. Building Earthing System

• Design:
  • Internal earthing system for:
    • Electrical rooms
    • Data halls
    • UPS and battery rooms
• Coordinate:
  • Equipment earthing and bonding
  • Clean earth / technical earth systems

6. Coordination & Clash-Free Design

• Coordinate with:
  • Mechanical (HVAC), Architecture, Structural teams
• Resolve:
  • Space conflicts and routing clashes
• Participate in:
  • Coordination reviews and BIM integration

7. Drawing Production & Quality

• Prepare:
  • Layout drawings, routing plans, sections
• Maintain:
  • High-quality AutoCAD standards
• Ensure:
  • Clear, coordinated, and construction-ready drawings

8. Constructability & Site Support

• Ensure:
  • Installation feasibility
  • Maintenance access
• Support:
  • Site teams with clarifications
  • Shop drawing reviews

 Mandatory Skills & Competencies -

1. Technical Skills (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Expert in:
  • AutoCAD (2D – mandatory)
• Strong understanding of:
  • HT / MV / LV electrical systems
  • Substation layouts and power distribution
• Ability to:
  • Convert SLD into real layouts

2. Engineering & Documentation Skills

• Experience in:
  • BOQ preparation
  • Technical specifications
• Knowledge of:
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems

3. Domain Experience

• Experience in:
  • Data Centers / Industrial / Large infrastructure projects

4. Coordination Skills

• Strong multidisciplinary coordination capability
• Understanding of:
  • Space planning and clash resolution

5. Communication

• Good communication skills
• Ability to:
  • Understand engineering intent
  • Coordinate with design teams

Qualifications:

• Diploma / BE in Electrical Engineering

Good to Have:

• Experience in Data Center projects
• Basic knowledge of:
  • Revit / BIM coordination
• Familiarity with:
  • Uptime / TIA-942 standards

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.