Senior Designer Electrical - Life Science

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Designer Electrical - Life Sciences - Revit Designers with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

The Role

• Work under the guidance of a Lead / Senior Engineer or Lead Designer.
• Develop 2D drawings and 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, supporting BIM workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, instrumentation, BMS, IT, security, HVAC, civil, and piping engineers.
• Ensure drawings meet company quality standards and are properly reviewed and archived.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and internal design guidelines.
• Revise and update designs based on stakeholder feedback.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure design accuracy and completeness.
• Stay current with emerging design technologies and best practices.
• Execute complex BIM tasks using platforms such as Revit, AVEVA Point Cloud Manager, and E3D.
• Perform clash detection and resolution within Revit.
• Draft mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and independent working capabilities.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet project deadlines.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field.
  
  

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:

• Electrical settings configuration based on project requirements; creation of Revit families.
• Application of color-coded schemes for electrical deliverables.
• Lighting design: fixture types, tagging, circuit creation, and scheduling.
• Electrical device layout and single-line diagram development.
• 3D modelling and scheduling of electrical panels.
• Power systems: socket and switch layouts, circuit creation, workstation and service box integration (including BMS, IT, and security components).
• Cable tray and conduit modelling, including bends and wall/floor penetrations.
• Detailed 3D modelling, importing/exporting details (e.g., IFC files).
• Sheet setup, guide grids, documentation, and printing.
• Room and zone classification in 3D environments.
  
  

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in Revit drafting/design within a consulting or architectural-engineering environment.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical projects such as API, Fill-Finish, or Biotech facilities is highly desirable.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.