Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for the design of a complex electrical system for an oil and gas project as assigned.

• Prepares and owns design basis, data sheets, technical specifications, MR, single line diagrams, logic diagrams, schematics etc.

• Developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans, procedures and work schedules.

• Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed as per specifications.

• Resolving the issue with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals.

• Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.

• Perform engineering design and related duties; including

o Review and issue of electrical drawings such as single line diagrams , cable layout, electrical room layout, substation layout, heat tracing, lighting layout, OHL,

o Performs Power system studies

o Performs thorough check and and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

o Performs Electrical equipment sizing as per specifications

o Coordination with vendor / equipment suppliers

o Ensure correctness of power distribution layouts

o Earthing and Lightning Protection

o LV and MV motor sizing and selection

o AC and DC power distribution units design as per the load side requirements

o Cable distribution design, interconnection, schematic, single line, termination schedule and wiring design.

o Selection of cable parts like connectors, crimp, cables/wires, sleeves, heat shrink, glands, lugs etc.

o Preparation of RFQ and supplier/vendor coordination for proposals

o Preparation of BOM, schematic, and interconnection diagram

• Provide input to Proposals for estimation of MTOs and coordination with suppliers

• Support for construction and field engineering as well as the commissioning of industrial electrical systems.

• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process

• Maintain and plan cost control for all scopes of work.

• Familiar with construction activities & ready to visit on site to resolve construction related problems.

• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.

• Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel, as required.

• Prepare estimates and schedules as well as assist in their review.

Qualifications :

1. Thorough knowledge of International Standards like IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS & other Industry codes for discipline

2. Hands on experience of Electrical system calculation on ETAP ; and familiar with CAD tools like SP3D, AutoCAD or MicroStation.

3. Strong verbal and written skills in English is must.

4. Prior experience for Iraqi projects is a plus