Electrical Lead Engineer — Industrial LV Power Systems

Aldebaran Group; Aix-en-Provence; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldebaran Group, Aix-en-Provence, is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer to coordinate electrical design for industrial projects in energy, Oil & Gas, and petrochemicals. You will lead a team and ensure technical quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.

End-to-end design responsibilities include LV network architectures, equipment sizing, drawings, and calculations, with close collaboration with clients and suppliers. English proficiency required and onsite work in France.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an electrical engineering design role.
• Experience in industrial environments, energy, Oil & Gas, and petrochemicals.
• Proven experience in LV electrical design, equipment sizing, and calculation reports.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, evaluating bids, and vendor coordination.
• Experience in cost estimation, cost monitoring, and project support.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out low-voltage electrical studies and defining LV network architectures.
• Designing electrical networks and single-line diagrams for power generation and distribution.
• Preparing power balance calculations for normal and emergency LV networks.
• Sizing and specifying key electrical equipment (generators, transformers, switchgear, cabinets, inverters, cables).
• Producing electrical drawings for distribution cabinets and lighting studies.
• Performing cable calculations and preparing reports.
• Preparing earthing and lightning protection layouts.
• Estimating supply and installation costs of electrical equipment.
• Preparing technical requisitions and specifications for equipment and contracts.
• Reviewing supplier and contractor bids; participating in FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Supporting tender preparation and budget development; monitoring hours and costs.
• Acting as technical interface with clients and suppliers; coordinating a team.

Skills

Low-voltage design

Equipment sizing

Electrical network design

Team coordination

Bid evaluation

Electrical drawings

Cable calculations

Cost estimation

Client/supplier interface

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Caneco BT

ETAP

Caneco HT

Job description

Aldebaran Group, Aix-en-Provence, is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer to coordinate electrical design for industrial projects in energy, Oil & Gas, and petrochemicals. You will lead a team and ensure technical quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.

End-to-end design responsibilities include LV network architectures, equipment sizing, drawings, and calculations, with close collaboration with clients and suppliers. English proficiency required and onsite work in France.