Senior Electrical Design Specialist

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced electrical engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing transmission and distribution systems, including HV/LV systems for utility companies.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Design of transmission and distribution systems, including HV/LV systems for utility companies;
• Perform primary and secondary system design, including preparation of key SLDs, protection & control SLDs, schematics, AC/DC SLDs, LVAC system design, cable schedule, interconnection schedule, bulk MTO;
• Perform indoor lighting, outdoor area illumination, and street illumination in Dialux or vendor software, calculations for earthing and lightning protection;
• Apply broad practical knowledge to design of layouts, equipment layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing and lightning protection layouts;
• Hands-on experience of system studies software ETAP or SKM, ability to independently model electrical system and carry out load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection relay setting studies arc flash studies in ETAP;
• Perform equipment sizing calculations, e.g., transformer, generator, HV/LV cables, AC UPS, capacitor banks;
• Prepare technical specifications, technical data sheets for electrical equipment, transformers, DG sets, switchgear, UPS, battery charger, distribution boards;
• Preparation and evaluation of bid tabulation/documentation;
• Review of vendor drawings for various electrical equipment, including review of schematics for HV/LV systems;
• Ability to carry out inter-discipline coordination and coordinate effectively with lead office;
• Duties may include extended, but temporary, out-of-town assignments;
• Lead design team for completing deliverables within time limits;
• Effective task management through performance management of design engineers and CAD technicians;
• Ensure accountability and delivery as also profitability by monitoring design cost;
• Actively share knowledge and experience with other staff in the section and organization, particularly to help coach and develop more junior staff.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university;
• Relevant experience in electrical design in a consultancy organization for transmission and distribution systems, indoor GIS/outdoor switchyards, up to 400kV AC systems;
• Experience with utility companies based in US/UK/Europe/Middle East will be preferred;
• Experience in design of HV/LV electrical systems for oil & gas projects would be an added advantage;
• Conversant in electrical design software Dialux, ETAP;
• Computer literacy in MS office and basic knowledge of AUTOCAD/3D modelling software like Revit is essential;
• Ability to work independently with lead office as part of integrated team;
• Very good written and oral communication skills;
• Inclination to use technology to bring in innovative solutions;
• Self-motivated individual with keen interest to learn new skills and add value to the team/organization.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the growth and development of our organization.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced electrical engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter.