Electrical Engineer - ELV (Design)

Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE | Architecture, Engineering + Planning in Kuwait seeks an ELV Design Engineer to lead ELV system design, coordinate with architects and HVAC, and ensure compliance with client requirements and local codes. You will guide ELV modelers, conduct site surveys, respond to technical inquiries, and deliver design assets and load calculations. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, plus strong communication and leadership, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years ELV design experience.
• Knowledge of local codes and regulations.
• Strong CAD standards and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the project requirements, scope of work, project delivery schedule, project deliverables, etc.
• Coordinate with the Lead / Senior ELV Engineer for clarifications on design requirements.
• Review drawings to ensure client and authorities' requirements and contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain quality control on all drawings to Pace CAD standards.
• Prepare ELV design schemes and layout plans and coordinate with Architects and HVAC teams.

Skills

ELV design

Project coordination

Client coordination

Team leadership

Communication

CAD standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

• Understand the project requirements, scope of work, project delivery schedule, project deliverables, etc.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client design requirements prior to the commencement of designproject.
• Coordinate with the Lead / Senior ELV Engineer for further clarifications on design requirements.
• Share the heat dissipation calculation with the Lead/Senior ELV Engineer.
• Revise the report based on client’s comments (if required).
• Share the electrical load requirements with the Lead/Senior ELV Engineer.
• Review data collection drawings / documents about the existing utilities around the project.
• Respond to site RFIs related to design.
• Review the drawings prepared by the modelers and ensure that all the client’s and authorities’requirements are respected. Also ensure that all the contractual obligations are followed.
• Maintain continuous quality control on all drawings produced under the section, ensuring that they adhereto PACE quality and CAD standards (e.g., high standards of visual presentation, error free, properlydimensioned, x-referenced etc.)
• Ensure that ELV Model is shared every Thursday as per Pace protocol with all the discipline working on theproject for coordination.
• Coordinate the major space requirements for the ELV services such as but not limited to MOC Room, MainServer Room, Security Control Room, IDF rooms, etc. with the project Architects.
• Assist in conducing site surveys (as and when required) to investigate the layout of existing ELV systemsprior to design.
• Assist on site ELV engineers by responding to technical queries which they raise.
• Attend project coordination workshops, and site visits during the project design and implement theoutcome of the same in the design.
• Based on the approved concept design, prepare the scheme for the ELV services for the project.
• Brief the same to the ELV Modelers and guide them for modelling the ELV services for the project.
• Based on the received information’s prepare the design and layout plans for ELV systems.
• Coordinate with HVAC Engineer for smoke zones used in the project and ensure that the Fire Alarm Zoneare in line with the smoke zones.
• Coordinate with team members effectively to ensure that all projects progress as planned in order not tocause project delays or budget over runs.
• Coordinate with the Architects and receive the area schedules and other project information.
• Ensure all the project deliverables are fulfilled during the different project submission stages.
• Prepare calculations and electrical load requirement for the ELV Systems.
• Prepare concept narrative report.
• Coordinate with Architects for the ELV services space requirements in the project.
• Assist site staff in verifying sample materials submitted by contractors (as and when required) to ensurecompliance against ministerial requirements and specifications.
• Attend site visit as required.

Job description

• Understand the project requirements, scope of work, project delivery schedule, project deliverables, etc.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client design requirements prior to the commencement of designproject.
• Coordinate with the Lead / Senior ELV Engineer for further clarifications on design requirements.
• Share the heat dissipation calculation with the Lead/Senior ELV Engineer.
• Revise the report based on client’s comments (if required).
• Share the electrical load requirements with the Lead/Senior ELV Engineer.
• Review data collection drawings / documents about the existing utilities around the project.
• Respond to site RFIs related to design.
• Review the drawings prepared by the modelers and ensure that all the client’s and authorities’requirements are respected. Also ensure that all the contractual obligations are followed.
• Maintain continuous quality control on all drawings produced under the section, ensuring that they adhereto PACE quality and CAD standards (e.g., high standards of visual presentation, error free, properlydimensioned, x-referenced etc.)
• Ensure that ELV Model is shared every Thursday as per Pace protocol with all the discipline working on theproject for coordination.
• Coordinate the major space requirements for the ELV services such as but not limited to MOC Room, MainServer Room, Security Control Room, IDF rooms, etc. with the project Architects.
• Assist in conducing site surveys (as and when required) to investigate the layout of existing ELV systemsprior to design.
• Assist on site ELV engineers by responding to technical queries which they raise.
• Attend project coordination workshops, and site visits during the project design and implement theoutcome of the same in the design.
• Based on the approved concept design, prepare the scheme for the ELV services for the project.
• Brief the same to the ELV Modelers and guide them for modelling the ELV services for the project.
• Based on the received information’s prepare the design and layout plans for ELV systems.
• Coordinate with HVAC Engineer for smoke zones used in the project and ensure that the Fire Alarm Zoneare in line with the smoke zones.
• Coordinate with team members effectively to ensure that all projects progress as planned in order not tocause project delays or budget over runs.
• Coordinate with the Architects and receive the area schedules and other project information.
• Ensure all the project deliverables are fulfilled during the different project submission stages.
• Prepare calculations and electrical load requirement for the ELV Systems.
• Prepare concept narrative report.
• Coordinate with Architects for the ELV services space requirements in the project.
• Assist site staff in verifying sample materials submitted by contractors (as and when required) to ensurecompliance against ministerial requirements and specifications.
• Attend site visit as required.

Required Experience

• 5+ years Experience in designing ELV Systems.
• Awareness of Local and International Guidelines/ Codes/ Regulations for ELV Systems.
• Knowledge of Local and International codes such as KFF (local civil defence), GCC codes & regulations and NFPA.
• Knowledge of building managment system design
• Full knowledge of preparation of technical specification for ELV systems.
• Basic Knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Previous experience in value engineering study to ELV systems.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously in a similar environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office. Cad, Revit software.
• Possess regional experience in design of ELV system.
• Previous experience shall include design of ELV system for Mega Projects of different categories such as Mixed UseDevelopment, Educational buildings, Health Care, Hotel, Sport Facilities, Neighbourhoods, High Rise buildings, etc.
• Shall be capable of providing project presentations to client and authorities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certification or relevant ELV certifications will be an advantage.

Certifications & Memberships

• Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) Membership or Any local Engineer's society membership (for hiring outside Kuwait).
• Any Certifications related to ELV systems.
• Training or course certificates from ELV Manufacturers.

Essential Skills

• Experience of managing teams efficiently in a similar environment and on multiple projects.
• Proven record of interpersonal skills such as client interaction, he must be a strong team player skill and shall haveability to work pleasantly with a diverse work force.
• Track record in multitasking and shall have proven decision making ability.
• Good Internal and external communication skill such as ability to handle internal project coordination meeting with alldisciplines, dealing with authorities, presentation to clients, etc.
• Proven track record of the ability to express innovative ideas.
• Demonstrated experience in excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in previous roles and projects.
• Project Management experience.

Profile description

About the Role

Designing ELV Systems for various projects, and handle projects from the irinitiation to closure, and shall ensure adherence to the project deadlines and quality requirements in order to fulfill clientrequirements. Extra Low Voltage Engineers are responsible for ensuring that the Structured Cabling System, Converged Network System, Security System, Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation System, IPTV and Digital Signage System, AV PA Systemetc. design of the project is in line with all the relevant authorities’ requirements and satisfying the contractual obligations.