Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Overall summary

Principal electrical engineer with proven extensive experience in the design of substations, transmission and distribution systems in the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, and infrastructure industries. Demonstrated leadership of a large team of electrical engineers and designers and experience in conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. Minimum 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties and responsibilities

Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers

Develop discipline work plans

Perform/check electrical systems studies (e.g. ETAP)

Prepare work-hour estimates

Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications

Perform/check power systems analyses

Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the clients

Responsible for design integrity of electrical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget

Lead technical presentations to clients and their representatives as required

Qualifications & years of experience

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in oil & gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and infrastructure industries.

Key skills & technical competencies

Expert knowledge and understanding of design practices, construction practices and procedures

Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, ANSI/NEMA

Wide knowledge in electrical power systems, protection philosophy and protection device coordination

Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and procedures will be an added advantage