Senior Electrical Engineer

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Den Haag, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in offshore HVDC/HVAC platforms. This role requires strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple complex engineering tasks.

Responsibilities include overseeing design tasks, preparing engineering documentation, and managing site support for electrical equipment. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is essential, and a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of detailed electrical engineering experience, preferably in offshore HVDC/HVAC.
• Intermediate experience with design techniques and integration standards.
• Project coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, studies, and detailed analyses as per project specifications.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports.
• Lead project development and coordination as the electrical project lead.
• Manage site support including technical issues and pre-commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Design techniques

Project coordination

Technical knowledge of engineering process

Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL)

ETAP

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL)

ETAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the electrical discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the electrical discipline. The Senior Electrical Engineer solves complex problems and uses their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Electrical Engineer impacts a range of customers, operational, project, or service activities with the electrical team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

The Senior Electrical Engineer applies in-depth knowledge, experience, and best practices in electrical engineering. They are responsible for solving complex electrical problems and work independently with minimal guidance.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Master’s Degree is Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or another technical degree
• Prefer PE certificate of registration
• Accredited engineering degree may be required by specific regions
• 8-15 years of detailed electrical engineering experience, preferably in offshore HVDC/HVAC platform execution
• Strong working knowledge of many design techniques, and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ANSI, and the latest scientific and engineering methods
• Technical knowledge of the detailed design engineering process
• Project coordination and execution skills
• Intermediate experience with Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP, and MS Office Suite including Excel and Word

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, Studies, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Manage own time to meet agreed deadlines and budgets, and develop plans for short‑term work activities in own area
• Clearly communicate and explain complex issues and work to establish understanding
• Apply thorough working knowledge to prepare and oversee the development of key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Specifications and Datasheets
  • Electrical Load List
  • One‑line diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Electrical building and equipment layouts
  • Bills of Material
  • Cable sizing calculations
  • Conceptual studies and calculations
  • Relay Coordination
  • Cost and planning studies
• Lead Project Development and Coordination, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott’s end‑product throughout engineering, fabrication, or construction
  • Function as electrical engineering project lead or electrical task lead
  • Become familiar with the project scope of work, basis of design, specifications, and schedule
  • Report to and coordinate with the electrical engineering lead, project engineering manager, and electrical department manager
  • Supervise and coordinate with electrical engineers and designers
  • Maintain close coordination with other discipline engineers and with the Client’s engineer
  • Carefully evaluate, communicate, and manage change with full awareness of project impact
  • Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control
• Lead the development and support of vendor packages, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Create, issue, and manage requisition packages for Substations, Transformers, and Electrical materials
  • Create, issue, and manage subcontract packages for Heat Tracing, Cathodic Protection, and Electrical Installation
  • Perform and coordinate the review of supplier documents for electrical and non‑electrical packages
  • Coordinate and supervise the Inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of electrical equipment, motors, and associated skids
• Lead Site Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Lead off‑site and/or on‑site technical support to Construction personnel
  • Manage all site issues and coordinate with office personnel to resolve issues as needed
  • Provide detailed technical support and supervision for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of electrical equipment
  • Provide detailed technical assistance for pre‑commissioning, energization, commissioning, and start‑up, as required by the project

Reports to: Project Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Document Control, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers
Supervises: Electrical Engineers