Electrical Design Engineer

General Solution Private Limited; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to design complex electrical systems. The role involves preparing technical specifications, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in system calculation and CAD tools, with a strong command of English. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to contribute significantly to high-stakes projects.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of International Standards like IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS.
• Hands on experience on ETAP and familiar with CAD tools.
• Prior experience for Iraqi projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical systems for oil and gas projects.
• Preparing specifications, diagrams, and schedules.
• Coordination with clients and vendors.

Skills

Electrical system calculation

Design compliance with standards

Strong verbal and written skills in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SP3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

• Accountable for the design of a complex electrical system for an oil and gas project as assigned.

• Prepares and owns design basis, data sheets, technical specifications, MR, single line diagrams, logic diagrams, schematics etc.

• Developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans, procedures and work schedules.

• Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed as per specifications.

• Resolving the issue with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals.

• Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.

• Perform engineering design and related duties; including

o Review and issue of electrical drawings such as single line diagrams , cable layout, electrical room layout, substation layout, heat tracing, lighting layout, OHL,

o Performs thorough check and and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

o Performs Electrical equipment sizing as per specifications

o Coordination with vendor / equipment suppliers

o Ensure correctness of power distribution layouts

o Earthing and Lightning Protection

o LV and MV motor sizing and selection

o AC and DC power distribution units design as per the load side requirements

o Selection of cable parts like connectors, crimp, cables/wires, sleeves, heat shrink, glands, lugs etc.

o Preparation of RFQ and supplier/vendor coordination for proposals

o Preparation of BOM, schematic, and interconnection diagram

• Provide input to Proposals for estimation of MTOs and coordination with suppliers

• Support for construction and field engineering as well as the commissioning of industrial electrical systems.

• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process

• Maintain and plan cost control for all scopes of work.

• Familiar with construction activities & ready to visit on site to resolve construction related problems.

• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.

• Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel, as required.

• Prepare estimates and schedules as well as assist in their review.

Qualifications :

1. Thorough knowledge of International Standards like IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS & other Industry codes for discipline

2. Hands on experience of Electrical system calculation on ETAP ; and familiar with CAD tools like SP3D, AutoCAD or MicroStation.

3. Strong verbal and written skills in English is must.

4. Prior experience for Iraqi projects is a plus