Automation & Power Facilities Planning Engineer (Electrical Planning)

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of DBSPs and associated project team comprised of specialist from different disciplines.
• Conduct techno-economic studies to establish project business case and economic viability.
• Develop feasible and optimized alternatives for electrical power systems associated with projects.
• Review execution contractors for capital projects electrical engineering activities and provide guidance to carry out electrical activities such as power system studies, equipment specifications and selection.
• Mentor junior and intermediate electrical engineers through the development of specific training programs tailored to their needs.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in Electrical engineering, Power or Electrical Machines Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer is preferred.
• Fifteen years of experience in electrical engineering, design, commissioning & start-up for major international Energy Companies or Consulting/EPC firms specialized in power generation, T & D systems, oil and gas and petrochemical fields.
• Participated in projects involving design and commissioning of EHV/HV equipment, GIS substations, power transformer systems, generation systems, renewable power systems, plant & utility electrical distribution systems and critical AC/DC systems.
• Experienced in using power system analysis software ETAP.
• Experienced in Thermoflow (or equivalent) thermal engineering software for Cogeneration plants.
• Experienced in engineering practices and economic principles.
• Knowledge of IEC or U.S. Codes, Standards and Specifications.