Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer - Design / Power

A Leading Developer and Construction Management Company in Kuwait

Kuwait

Ref: OP719-13

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer will be responsible for producing electrical designs for a private developer delivering a very large, long running, urban infrastructure project.

The Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer will be a key member of the team responsible for delivering power to the project and will be exposed to a broad spectrum of the Project’s lifecycle including master planning, feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, government approval, contractor appointment, supervision, testing, commissioning and handover.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in power system design, software modelling and calculation as well as on-site practical knowledge of substation and transmission network construction.

The Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Electrical Team Manager.

Responsibilities will include:
• Prepare concept and detailed designs for power networks including HV substations, control, automation, protection and communications systems.
• Design deliverables will include, but not be limited to Load Lists, SLD’s, Schematics, Layouts, G.A.’s, etc. for 400/132/11/0.415 networks and substations.
• Work as an integral part of the engineering team ensuring work is carried out within time constraints and budgets.
• Ensure designs and studies are compliant with relevant standards, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support to the commercial team for developing estimates and Requests for Tenders.
• Build sustainable relationships with both design and supervision personnel from Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity of Water.
• Ensure designs proceed in line with quality assurance processes.
• Take the lead role on projects when required.
• Provide supervision, direction, coaching and mentoring of Engineers / Junior Engineers.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power).
• Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in the functional electrical design areas of HV substations, control, automation, protection and communications systems.
• Proficient with ETAP modelling software.
• English communication skills (written and verbal) essential, Arabic communication skills an advantage.
• Adept at writing detailed technical reports and formulating concise technical arguments
• Consulting industry experience desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water’s specifications and standards an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Construction Contracts.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD and ETAP).
• A history of working abroad in large multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams is preferred.

About the Company

A market leader in delivering high quality urban infrastructure in Kuwait.

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