Senior Technical Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Description

Prepare metering and relaying diagrams, calculations, and determine the required protection and protective relays.

Develop detailed bill of materials for the protection, control, and metering devices with detailed ordering codes.

Prepare communication architectural block diagram (SAS architecture).

Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) of the protection, control, and metering system, when required.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections, as required.

Design auxiliary AC and DC single line diagrams (SLD).

Prepare CT and VT sizing calculations.

Prepare auxiliary transformer sizing, AC and DC circuit breaker and cable sizing, charger, and battery sizing.

Review low current control (LCC), switchgear (SWGR), capacitor bank, and control and protection schematic drawings.

Review technical offers from suppliers.

Prepare protection relay settings for protection and control.

Develop load flow, short circuit analysis, and relay coordination studies are an advantage.

Personal Skills

• Good communication.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and in different environments.
• Problem solving skills.

Technical Skills

Good experience in protection, control, and metering for power plants, substations, and distribution networks.

Proficient in the use of modelling software (i.e., ETAP).

A strong understanding of electrical theory, codes, and standards of electrical systems.

Knowledge of modern power systems, power system protection, and relay technologies.

Knowledge of metering systems.

Excellent knowledge of SAS and power system automation.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.