Principal Engineer Electrical (Networks)

We are seeking a Technical Expert with core expertise in the Electrical domain and proven experience in HV substations, wind and solar power plants. The incumbent will be a professional with strong technical expertise who will be managing the overall electrical team and enabling timely, high-quality delivery of projects.

Role relating to Principal Engineer - Electrical for Power, Water, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution projects.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in both primary and secondary detailed engineering of EHV substations and be a subject matter expert in at least one of them.
• Expertise in conceptual engineering drawings and designs (calculations), BOQs for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV, with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above.
• Expertise in HVDC engineering and design/review for large capex HVDC projects.
• Perform design review for electrical deliverables related to power, water, renewables and T&D projects while acting as a lead and directly interfacing with clients.
• Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line Diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, and LT AC/DC diagrams.
• Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Experience in basic/detail engineering for renewable energy and battery storage electrical collection systems.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers, partake in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review vendor drawings and documents, review design calculations, and ensure vendor equipment specifications meet client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.
• Ability to lead projects and deal with clients, with hands-on experience in project management processes and activities.
• Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.