Technical Design Engineer, High Voltage Direct Current | alfanar Electric

alfanar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks a skilled engineer to design and develop High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. This role focuses on creating detailed designs, conducting simulations, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions for power transmission projects. Join a dynamic environment where innovation meets safety and operational efficiency, and contribute to cutting-edge energy solutions that make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Performance Bonuses

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in HVDC systems design and development.
• Strong knowledge of compliance with IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HVDC systems ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient solutions.

Skills

Design Development

System Design and Analysis

Specification Development

Compliance with Standards

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design Tools

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

Responsible for designing and developing High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems and components, ensuring they meet technical, safety, and performance standards. This role involves creating detailed technical designs, conducting simulations and analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and reliable HVDC solutions for power transmission projects. The focus is on ensuring that all designs are cost-effective, comply with regulatory requirements, and are optimized for operational efficiency and safety.

Key Accountability Areas

• Design Development:Create detailed electrical, mechanical, and control system designs for HVDC systems, including converters, transformers, control equipment, and protection systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.
• System Design and Analysis:Perform electrical and mechanical analyses to optimize HVDC system performance. Conduct simulations and tests to validate design concepts, ensuring that designs meet operational, performance, and safety requirements.
• Specification Development:Develop detailed technical specifications, drawings, and schematics for HVDC systems and components, ensuring designs are aligned with project requirements and operational goals.
• Collaboration with Teams:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to ensure that designs are feasible, meet client specifications, and align with overall project timelines and budgets.
• Compliance with Standards:Ensure that all designs comply with national and international standards, regulations, and safety protocols for high-voltage systems, such as IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Prototype Testing:Assist with prototype testing and system validation, analyzing test results to refine designs and ensure they meet operational expectations.
• Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design reports, test results, and design calculations. Provide clear and concise documentation to stakeholders to ensure transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design Optimization:Continuously evaluate and optimize designs to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the integration of the latest technologies and industry best practices.
• Support Installation and Commissioning:Provide technical support during the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases of HVDC projects, ensuring the successful deployment of HVDC systems.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Any relevant fieldWork Experience 4 to 6 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Design SpecificationsDesign Tools

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar's manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com