Lead Design Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of electrical systems for large-scale projects in the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves leading a talented team of engineers, conducting in-depth electrical systems studies, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly within the hydrocarbon and infrastructure industries. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas and infrastructure industries.
• Expert knowledge of design and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Perform electrical systems studies and power systems analyses.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure design integrity.

Skills

Design Practices

Construction Practices

Electrical Power Systems

Protection Philosophy

IEEE Standards

NFPA Standards

API Standards

IEC Standards

ANSI/NEMA Standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Title

Lead Design Electrical Engineer

Overall Summary

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 & Years Of Experience

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 Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.
  
  

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