Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

* Core Responsibilities:

• To prepare Electrical deliverables for a project in the oil and gas/power/infrastructure industry, and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule.
• To provide direction and guidance on all Electrical engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties.
• To liaise with the Client’s Engineering and other discipline engineer staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion.
• Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important electrical engineering design work efficiently and accurately.
• Oversees the preparation of project/contract drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Regularly interfaces with other engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
• Reviews project/contract drawings, specifications, material request and other procurement materials that have been prepared by others and provides comments on the results of the reviews.
• Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid evaluations.
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Provides technical guidance to electrical engineers, CAD designers/drafters and 3D designers working on the same project.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of all electrical engineering staff; and coordinates with the Electrical Team Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer.
• Serves as primary interface with the design consultants and construction contractor in performing design reviews or addressing construction-related issues related to the electrical systems.
• Understands all related codes and their application to the project; and overseas/manages the interface with local agencies to coordinate design standards usage and approvals’ process.
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) and Sites Acceptance Tests (SAT’s) for equipment on assigned projects
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Electrical engineering design, calculations and analysis.
• Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Electrical engineering design.
• Experience with Concept Selection, FEED studies and detailed engineering.
• Experience with ETAP study (Load Flow, Short circuit and Motor Starting Analysis) and SPEL.
• Experience with Insulation coordination and transient study using PSCAD or EMTP software

Requirements

* Core Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 10-15 years experience in detailed engineering and design of electrical works for large refinery / gas projects / power / Infrastructure projets in similar position.
• Fully familiar with international codes, standards and recommended practices standards like ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, UL, Aramco Standards etc.
• Experience in electrical design using Smart Plant Electrical, ETAP and PSCAD/EMTP.
• Expertise in high, medium and low voltage systems.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.
• Effective oral and written communications and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the design team in the resolution of project related issues.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast paced multi-disciplinary team environment.

* Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).