Gaurav Bide
Pune
Summary
Senior Electrical Project Engineer over 10+ years of experience in Data Center design, Mission Critical facilities, and MEP electrical systems across Ireland, Europe, Middle East, and India. Strong expertise in LV/MV distribution, UPS systems, SLDs, grounding, containment, power system analysis, ETAP, Revit, AutoCAD, and compliance with BS, IEC, NEC, NFPA, EN, CIBSE/SLL standards. Proven track record delivering large-scale hyperscale Data Centers (up to 300 MW) and leading coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Ethos Engineering
Dublin
11.2021 - Current
- Designed electrical systems for multiple hyperscale data center campuses, ranging from 1.2 MW to 300 MW, across Europe.
- Developed SLDs, load lists, MV/LV system architecture, UPS configuration, and redundancy (N+1 / 2N) layouts.
- Performed cable sizing, fault level analysis, protection coordination.
- Coordinated with the architectural, mechanical, civil/structural, telecom, and commissioning teams.
- Reviewed vendor GA drawings, technical submittals, FAT documents, and responded to contractor RFIs.
- Designed underground duct banks, cable containment systems, equipment layouts, small power, and grounding systems.
- Led BIM coordination using Revit, and resolved multi-discipline clashes.
- Mentored junior engineers, and ensured compliance with Ethos and client-specific design requirements.
Electrical Engineer (LV Switchboard)
Eaton India Innovation Center
Pune
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed LV switchboards including schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and BOMs.
- Coordinated with US manufacturing to resolve design and production issues.
- Automated engineering tasks using VBA, saving over 1000 hours annually.
Electrical Engineer
PM group, India
India
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared load lists, distribution boards, MCC sizing, and electrical room layouts.
- Designed fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and security systems.
- Performed voltage drop, cable sizing, lighting protection and earthing calculations.
- Developed single line diagrams.
Electrical Engineer (P2)
DAR Al-Handasah
Pune
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Carried out engineering concept design through to detailed design for commercial, institutional, residential, industrial etc. facilities.
- Expert knowledge and experience in the complete suite of electrical engineering design services.
- Utilized industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP Dialux, Navisworks, Elevate, Strikerisk, Specsizer, etc.
- Carried out complete Electrical general arrangement drawings for plans, single line diagrams, Cable tray / ladder sizing and sections, etc.
- Strong numerical, mathematical skills with calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, short circuit and voltage drop calculation, etc.
- Coordinated with architectural, mechanical and other in-house discipline to produce a coordinated 3D model in Revit.
- Prepared design computations and quantity estimates and construction cost estimates for the projects.
MEP Engineer – Electrical
S N Joshi Consultants
Pune
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Designed electrical systems for residential, commercial, and institutional facilities.
- Prepared lighting, power, earthing, and cable routing layouts.
Electrical Design Engineer
Electromech Engineers Associates
Pune
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Designed electrical systems for buildings, including generators, UPS, and low voltage systems.
- Conducted site inspections and equipment reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Executed engineering designs from concept to detailed plans for industrial and commercial projects.
- Performed equipment selection, switchboard design, and cable sizing for optimal performance.
- Visited client and project sites for surveys and assessments as needed.
- Collaborated with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to exchange critical information.
- Reviewed product submittals and shop drawings while inspecting projects during construction phases.
- Attended factory inspections and testing for transformers
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology
Pune01.2013
Skills
Data Center Electrical Design (Tier I–IV)
MV/LV Distribution
Transformer, UPS, Generator sizing
SLDs, Load Lists, Cable Sizing,
Fault Level & Voltage Drop
Containment/ Raceway Design
Earthing & Lightning Protection
ETAP, Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, Navisworks
Technical Submittals, RFIs
GC, Vendor, Client coordination
BIM Coordination & Clash Resolution
IEC / BS / NEC / NFPA Standards
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Key Projects
• Confidential Client – Sweden | IT Capacity: 144 MW
• Confidential Client – Milan, Italy | IT Capacity: 48 MW
• Confidential Client – Dublin, Ireland | IT Capacity: 300 MW
• Confidential Client – Paris, France | IT Capacity: 1.2 MW
• Confidential Client – Madrid, Spain | IT Capacity: 48 MW
• KSPG Automotive India Pvt Ltd | Demand: 2MVA
• 5 Star Hotel and Residences at Marsa Arabia The Pearl Qatar | Demand: 10.5MVA
• Colorcon Starch plant| Demand: 5MVA
• Central Business District, Cairo | Area: 505,000 square meters
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Ethos Engineering
11.2021 - Current
Electrical Engineer (LV Switchboard)
Eaton India Innovation Center
05.2021 - 11.2021
Electrical Engineer
PM group, India
11.2020 - 05.2021
Electrical Engineer (P2)
DAR Al-Handasah
02.2017 - 11.2020
MEP Engineer – Electrical
S N Joshi Consultants
01.2016 - 02.2017
Electrical Design Engineer
Electromech Engineers Associates
10.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology