Senior Electrical Engineer
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Location
Riyadh
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Sector:
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Job ref:
TL-108
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2019-08-28
Our client are a leading Architecture and Engineering company who have completed many building and infrastructure projects in the Middle East and Africa. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in the Riyadh office.
Reporting directly into the Head of the Electrical Engineering Department you will be responsible for:
- Working independently or leading a team of design engineers and CAD operators in the design, drafting and writing material specification of electrical systems and services for a variety of buildings and infra-structure projects from concept stage through to final issuing of construction / contract documents
- Checking of drawings and calculations for quality assurance, preparing feasibility reports, writing design reports and similar type of other reports
- Site visits for inspection of as-built situation or supervision of on-going construction works
Core Competencies
- Experience in Medium Voltage sub-stations, MV/LV power distribution, standby power generation, UPS, lighting, small power, grounding, lightning protection, etc. for a variety small/medium/large scale buildings and infra-structure projects
- In-depth knowledge of electrical systems and services for a variety of building types such as high-rise corporate and residential, hospitality, commercial and retail, leisure and recreational, educational and healthcare facilities is essential
- Able to produce clear and detailed calculations for cable sizing, voltage drop, circuit
- breaker sizing, short circuit, load balancing, circuiting of normal and essential power, normal and emergency lighting illumination level
- Understanding of the inter-relationship and coordination requirements between the electrical design and the architectural and other engineering disciplines on complex projects
- Familiarity with quality assurance / quality control procedures, ISO 9000 applicable to design activities
- Fully conversant with international standards and codes of practice for electrical engineering including British / IEC standards, NFPA and local codes such as Saudi Building Code (SBC) and Civil Defence requirements
- Capability to review contractor’s material submittals and shop drawings for an on-
- going construction supervision project and be able to replace a site engineer on short term basis
Key Requirements
- Bachelors or higher degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the design of electrical systems
- Minimum of 3 years’ design experience in the Middle East
- Fluent in English