Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description
Job Overview:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and
recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Electrical-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Electrical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Electrical. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Electrical as well as broad knowledge of the Electrical discipline within the Engineering function.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project
specifications, design codes, and standards
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and
nonstandard situations
Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports
and - procedures
Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource
requirements
Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of
view

When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

Direct small or medium Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it
within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and
project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project
including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all worker resources - agree allocations
with the Discipline Manager

Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required
corrective action

Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team,
Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities,
auditors, third parties, etc.

Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-
discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking
appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate
to engineering execution
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any
necessary supporting documentation and estimates

Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication and
Project Management teams, as required .

Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions
or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline
Manager Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements. Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred Company procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements.

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis,
philosophies, and technical specifications
Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with
specifications and functional integrity
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence,
milestones, and engineering scope
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and site
surveys, as required
Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical
Engineering

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed
with their deliverables

Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services;
ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving
requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations
and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement
to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead Engineer
Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and
concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related

Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including
associated productivity
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has
been received and approved
Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in
negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global
Procedures
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying
authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets,
design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.

Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for
Discipline engineering and design deliverable

Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical
equipment/systems and services for detailing the scope

Update and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk
materials

Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Electrical system studies/calculations
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagrams
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve electrical equipment building layout
drawings

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve lighting calculations/illumination study for
the platform lighting system
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve load lists or update load lists issued by
Customer
Review and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays, channel trays,
single tubing, etc.) where detailing is not done
Review and check the electrical equipment list
Participate in the checking and (as Lead Engineer) approval of key discipline deliverables such
as:

All electrical studies using approved software :

Specifications, Datasheets, Requisitions, TBEs
SLD, Interconnection, and trouble-shooting drawings
Hazardous area classification drawings
Instrument and F&G detector layout
Electrical Load list
Lighting calculations & lighting layout

When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings
with Customer counterparts
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans,
updating as required

Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and
provide requests to the Discipline manager
Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to the
discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports
including associated productivity
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order

Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries,
compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and
coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings
produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and
incorporation
Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower
planning

Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager
Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project
Planner, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors and Customers
Supervises: Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:

Diploma ,Bachelors degree in Engineering or Masters degree preferred
5-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly
performing detail design

Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of
the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills