Lead Electrical Design Engineer

KBR, Inc; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 34,605 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer based in Al Buraymi Governorate, Oman. The role requires extensive experience in the design of substations, transmission, and distribution systems, along with proven leadership skills to manage teams of engineers and designers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant industry experience. This position provides the opportunity to drive design integrity and technical leadership on substantial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and infrastructure industries.
• Expertise in managing electrical engineering teams and projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Perform/check electrical systems studies.
• Develop discipline work plans.

Skills

Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices

Knowledge of local Saudi Arabia Standards

Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer with proven extensive experience in the design of Substations, Transmission and Distribution Systems in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, and Infrastructure industries. Demonstrated leadership of a large team of electrical engineers and designers and experience in Conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. Minimum 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers
• Develop discipline work plans
• Perform/check electrical systems studies (e.g. ETAP)
• Prepare work‑hour estimates
• Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications
• Perform/check power systems analyses
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
• Responsible for design integrity of electrical scope, performance of assigned staff, on‑schedule delivery of the work within budget
• Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required

Key Interactions

• Other disciplines activities
• Vendors (technical)
• Interact with the project Management
• Clients representatives

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 15 years’ in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, ANSI/NEMA.
• Wide knowledge in Electrical Power Systems, Protection Philosophy & Protection Device Coordination.
• Knowledge of local Saudi Arabia Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.