Senior Design Engineer, Low Voltage | alfanar Electric

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh seeks a skilled professional to lead the design and engineering of protection and control panels. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering and hold a Bachelor's Degree. Responsibilities include overseeing CAD operations, managing material needs, ensuring production quality, and implementing safety standards. This role is critical in delivering high-quality engineering solutions in compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Proficiency in design specifications and tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of protection and control panels to meet project requirements.
• Supervise CAD Operators and ensure accurate drawings.
• Manage material requirements and production drawings.

Skills

Design Specifications

Design Tools

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Group Overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar Involved In

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

Alfanar Electric operates industries in

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses Alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Lead the study and design of protection and control panels, applying technical expertise to analyze project requirements, propose efficient solutions, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality systems that adhere to industry standards and advance engineering capabilities.

Key Accountability Areas

Preparation and Initial Planning

• Prepare the job file following the department's standard filing procedure.
• Review and assess the contractual documents received from the launch meeting.
• Define the job technically by explicitly stating all customer requirements and specifications.
• Identify the need for additional resources/manpower (e.g., AutoCAD Operator) when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Design Section Manager to agree/discuss schedules.

Design and Drawing Processes

• Implement standardized solutions.
• Utilize design software to ensure the accuracy of drawings.
• Ensure adherence to standard drawing formats and symbols during drawing preparation.
• Submit drawings as per agreed schedules.
• Supervise the CAD Operator when provided, overseeing the transformation of technical data into panel layout, one-line diagram, civil work guide, and schematic design from hand-drafted to ACAD format.

Material Management

• Check and issue Bills of Materials (BOMs) for long lead materials within one day after receiving IPO to SAP.
• Issue remaining materials within one week after receiving IPO.
• Use stock materials when technically acceptable and without risk to reduce non-moving stocks.

Production and Quality Control

• Release the latest/production drawings to the Mechanical Team according to the agreed schedule for MMR issuance.
• Provide technical support during production and quality control.
• Convert production drawings to as-built documentation.

Safety Procedures

• Implement all safety procedures.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates.

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

• Resolve any related problems arise and upscale any complex operational issues.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking 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

Work Experience

10-15 years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Design Specifications
• Design Tools