Roles and responsibilities
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Team Lead (Concepts and Pre-FEED)
Location: Middle East (UAE) – Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 20-25 years
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
- Lead, train, and manage a team of electrical engineers, ensuring expertise in all functionalities of electrical systems.
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of Concept and Pre-Feed projects.
- Interface with clients during meetings, align with project requirements, and complete necessary reports.
- Collaborate closely with concept teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Leading a multicultural team, ensuring effective collaboration and addressing any interpersonal conflicts.
Technical Expertise
- Provide technical guidance in the design and implementation of 400kV, 132kV, and 11kV distribution systems.
- Expertise in substation design, including AIS (Air Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas Insulated Substations).
- Develop and review ring main designs and other overall electrical distribution systems.
- Ensure compliance with the Ministry of Electricity (MoE-Iraq) safety standards and procedures.
- Present concept options during weekly meetings and write technical notes/reports.
- Proficient in ETAP for Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Harmonic Analysis.
- Experience in transmission and distribution in EHT, HT, and LT networks. Addressing and solving complex technical issues in high-voltage systems and substation designs.
Project Management
- Manage multiple CTRs (Cost, Time, and Resources) simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget and schedule.
- Managing expectations and maintaining effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including clients and other parties.
- Conduct risk assessments for the concept options selected and developing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all work meets the highest quality standards.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Training And Development
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Promote a culture of learning and development within the team.
Desired candidate profile
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- 20-25 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 10 years in the Middle East, preferably Iraq.
- Extensive experience in 400kV, 132kV, and 11kV distribution systems, substation design, AIS/GIS, and ring main designs.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in electrical design software like ETAP, Transmission & Distribution Design, etc.,
- Knowledge of local (Iraq- Standards) and international electrical standards.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Additional Requirements
- Experience in direct line management of staff.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment. This is a must.
- Provide effective communication with management, peers, and clients.
- Ensure security and integrity of all data provided, including reporting performance and customer information.