Location
Kolkata, All IN Regions, India
Capabilities
Electrical
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#43041
Industry
Energy
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
Help shape the future of mining and metals projects across Australia and India . As a Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Designer, you'll play a key role in delivering complex mining, metals, and material handling projects that support the energy transition, operational decarbonization, and sustainable resource development. Working as part of Jacobs' growing India-based mining and metals team, you'll collaborate closely with our Australian Resources Hub and global engineering specialists to deliver high-quality solutions for major clients.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead C&I design activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept studies and FEED through to detailed engineering and EPC delivery. Your work will directly influence project outcomes by ensuring safe, efficient, and integrated instrumentation and control system designs. You'll work within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to global project delivery, and support the development of junior designers through technical guidance and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute Control & Instrumentation design and drafting activities across concept, FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC project phases.
Prepare, review, and check C&I design deliverables, including instrument location layouts, cable routing layouts, cable schedules, hook-up drawings, junction box layouts, control room layouts, and installation details.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop diagrams, termination diagrams, wiring schematics, and interconnection drawings.
Collaborate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and civil disciplines to deliver coordinated and clash-free designs.
Participate in model reviews, design reviews, and interdisciplinary checks to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to designers and drafters, promoting quality, consistency, and effective delivery.
Ensure compliance with client specifications, engineering standards, project procedures, and relevant industry codes.
Partner with clients, vendors, and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) project teams to resolve technical and design challenges.
Here's what you'll need
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate the following capabilities:
11+ years of experience in delivering high-quality C&I design and drafting outputs across multiple project phases within mining, metals, and material handling industrial environments.
Produce and review a broad range of C&I engineering deliverables, including drawings, schematics, layouts, and instrumentation documentation.
Apply practical knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, field instrumentation, control systems, and industrial communication networks to project delivery.
Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation and related engineering design software Experience with OpenPlant Bentley or similar 3D software is a plus.
Coordinate successfully with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve integrated design outcomes.
Build productive working relationships with clients, vendors, and geographically distributed project teams.
Prioritise and manage multiple project deliverables while working independently and collaboratively within global project environments.
Provide technical direction, quality oversight, and mentoring to designers and drafters.
Contribute experience gained in mining, metals, and material handling projects. Experience in power, process, or other heavy industrial facilities would also be beneficial.
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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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