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Electrical Engineer jobs in Kolkata
Designs, installs, tests and maintains electrical power systems, from substations and distribution panels to motors, drives and plant automation. Works with project, maintenance, utility and EPC teams to keep power safe, reliable and compliant.
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Electrical Engineers in India typically earn ₹2.5L–₹4.5L a year starting out and ₹10L–₹20L+ with 7+ years. Employers mostly ask for Power system design and load calculations, Cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations and Short-circuit, load-flow and relay coordination studies.
Current openings in Kolkata
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Engineer - Electrical Infra
Jacobs · Kolkata, West Bengal
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Chief Electrical Engineer
INDISMART HOTEL · Kolkata, West Bengal
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Electrical Engineer/senior Electrical Engineer Kolkata (India)
Worley · Kolkata, West Bengal
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What does an Electrical Engineer do?
Designs, installs, tests and maintains electrical power systems, from substations and distribution panels to motors, drives and plant automation. Works with project, maintenance, utility and EPC teams to keep power safe, reliable and compliant.
A typical day: The day may start with a permit-to-work review and isolation of a feeder for maintenance or testing. You check relay settings, review single-line diagrams and coordinate with contractors on panel installation or cable laying. Afternoons often go to commissioning tests, fault analysis or energy reports.
How people get in: B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical (or EEE) Engineering; GATE for PSU roles and a state electrical supervisor licence for many site jobs.
How much does an Electrical Engineer earn in India?
| Experience | Typical annual CTC |
|---|---|
| Entry (0–2 years) | ₹2.5L–₹4.5L |
| Mid (3–6 years) | ₹5L–₹9L |
| Senior (7+ years) | ₹10L–₹20L+ |
PSUs (NTPC, POWERGRID), power-system design consultancies and data-centre or renewable projects pay more than building contractors and small panel makers.
India-wide estimates from public salary data (AmbitionBox, Careers360), checked October 2026. Pay in Kolkata can differ; check the salary on each listing.
Which skills and tools do employers ask for?
Skills
- Power system design and load calculations
- Cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations
- Short-circuit, load-flow and relay coordination studies
- Substation and switchgear (HT/LT) commissioning
- PLC and SCADA programming
- Motor, VFD and transformer maintenance
- Earthing and lightning protection design
- Indian Electricity Rules and CEA regulations
Tools
- ETAP
- AutoCAD Electrical
- DIALux
- Siemens TIA Portal / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
- Megger insulation tester
- Power quality analyser
Certifications that help
- Electrical Supervisor Licence (state)
- BEE Certified Energy Auditor
- Siemens / Rockwell PLC certification
Who hires Electrical Engineers?
Organisations that regularly hire for this role in India. Openings in Kolkata vary, so check the listings above.
- NTPC
- POWERGRID
- Tata Power
- Siemens India
- ABB India
- Schneider Electric
- Larsen & Toubro
- BHEL
- Adani Green Energy
- Havells India
How to write an Electrical Engineer resume that gets shortlisted
- 1
Give voltage levels and system sizes you have worked on.
ExampleCommissioned a 33/11 kV, 2x10 MVA substation including relay testing and SCADA integration.
- 2
Show energy or reliability gains in numbers.
ExampleInstalled APFC panels raising power factor from 0.86 to 0.98, saving ₹9 lakh a year in penalties.
- 3
Name the design and automation tools you used.
ExampleRan ETAP load-flow and short-circuit studies for a 12 MW plant and revised relay coordination for 40 feeders.
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Common Electrical Engineer interview questions
How do you size a cable for a 75 kW motor?
Full-load current, derating for installation and temperature, short-circuit withstand, and voltage drop limits.
What protections are provided for a power transformer?
Differential, Buchholz, overcurrent/earth fault, oil/winding temperature and pressure relief.
Explain how you would write PLC logic for a star-delta starter.
Interlocks between star and delta contactors, timer changeover, overload trip and stop priority.
Why is power factor correction done and how?
Lower kVA demand and losses, avoid utility penalties; use capacitor banks or APFC panels sized from kVAR calculation.
Electrical Engineer career path
- Graduate Engineer Trainee
- Electrical Engineer
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Assistant Manager – Electrical
- Electrical Manager / Lead Design Engineer
- Head – Electrical / Chief Engineer
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Questions people ask
How much does an Electrical Engineer earn in India?
Typical annual pay is ₹2.5L–₹4.5L at entry level (0–2 years), ₹5L–₹9L at mid level (3–6 years) and ₹10L–₹20L+ for senior roles (7+ years). PSUs (NTPC, POWERGRID), power-system design consultancies and data-centre or renewable projects pay more than building contractors and small panel makers.
What qualifications do you need to become an Electrical Engineer?
B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical (or EEE) Engineering; GATE for PSU roles and a state electrical supervisor licence for many site jobs.
Which skills do employers look for in an Electrical Engineer?
Most job descriptions ask for Power system design and load calculations, Cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations, Short-circuit, load-flow and relay coordination studies, Substation and switchgear commissioning and PLC and SCADA programming. Common tools include ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, DIALux and Siemens TIA Portal / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.
What is the career path for an Electrical Engineer?
A common progression is Graduate Engineer Trainee → Electrical Engineer → Senior Electrical Engineer → Assistant Manager – Electrical → Electrical Manager / Lead Design Engineer → Head – Electrical / Chief Engineer.
How do I find Electrical Engineer jobs in Kolkata?
Search current Electrical Engineer openings in Kolkata on job boards and company career pages, and tailor your resume to each job description: lead with the skills it lists and show results with numbers. Pay for Electrical Engineer roles in India typically ranges ₹2.5L–₹20L+ a year depending on experience.
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