Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Role overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Develop discipline work plans and prepare work-hour estimates.
• Perform or check electrical systems studies, including studies using ETAP.
• Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications, and perform or check power systems analyses.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including clients.
• Maintain electrical scope design integrity and oversee staff performance and delivery to schedule and budget.
• Lead technical presentations to clients and their representatives.

Qualifications and experience

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

Technical competencies

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