LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee electrical engineering and design activities during the FEED and Detailed Design phases of large-scale industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering deliverables ensuring technical integrity of designs coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering compliant safe and reliable electrical engineering solutions in accordance with project requirements applicable standards and industry best practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage electrical engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects.
• Oversee the development review and approval of electrical engineering deliverables including electrical design basis and philosophies electrical load lists and load calculations power generation and distribution system design single line diagrams (SLDs) electrical equipment layouts and specifications cable sizing and cable schedules electrical equipment datasheets and technical specifications earthing and lightning protection system design lighting design calculations and layouts
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering design standards procedures and project specifications.
• Ensure technical quality accuracy and consistency of all electrical engineering deliverables.
• Review and approve electrical engineering calculations drawings specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate with Process Mechanical Piping Civil Structural Instrumentation and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective design integration.
• Manage and resolve technical queries engineering deviations and design-related issues during FEED and Detailed Design execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and codes including IEC IEEE NEC and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to electrical engineers designers and engineering teams.
• Review and evaluate contractor and vendor engineering documents drawings datasheets and technical submissions.
• Lead technical discussions and coordination meetings with clients consultants licensors and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews HAZID HAZOP constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations vendor assessments and technical clarifications.
• Monitor engineering progress resource allocation project schedules and deliverable completion.
• Identify potential technical risks and implement appropriate engineering solutions to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide technical support during construction installation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure electrical engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements contractual obligations and approved design specifications.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Masters Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 1215 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial oil & gas petrochemical or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Electrical Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of EPC projects.
• Proven experience in leading electrical engineering teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical power generation transmission and distribution systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design principles calculations specifications and international standards.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards including IEC IEEE NEC and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in electrical system studies including load flow short circuit protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment including transformers switchgear MCCs UPS systems generators motors and HV/LV distribution systems.
• Understanding of electrical protection systems earthing grounding lightning protection hazardous area classification and electrical safety requirements.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering software including ETAP DIgSILENT PowerFactory SKM PowerTools AutoCAD and other relevant engineering design applications.
• Experience in reviewing and approving electrical engineering deliverables technical specifications design calculations and vendor documentation.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary engineering coordination and design integration.
• Experience working with EPC contractors engineering consultants and client organizations.
• Ability to lead technical meetings resolve complex engineering issues and provide effective technical direction to engineering teams.
• Experience in construction support commissioning and site engineering activities (Preferred).
• Strong leadership communication coordination and problem-solving skills.

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