Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Role overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers and develop discipline work plans.
• Perform and check electrical systems studies, including studies using tools such as ETAP, and perform and check power systems analyses.
• Prepare work-hour estimates and develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients.
• Own electrical scope design integrity, staff performance, and on-schedule, on-budget delivery.
• Lead technical presentations to clients and their representatives.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in oil and gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience with substation and transmission and distribution system design, and conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering for medium-to-large-scale projects.

Key skills and competencies

• Expert knowledge of design and construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, and ANSI/NEMA codes and industry standards.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, protection philosophy, and protection device coordination.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and procedures is an added advantage.