Lead Design Engineer I

Title:

Lead Design Engineer I - Electrical

Lead Engineer I - Electrical

Position reports to:

Projects Engineering Manager

Primary objective

To ensure electrical design integrity whilst leading the electrical engineering group on specific projects.

Mandatory Requirements:

• B.Sc.Eng. Degree.
• At least of 15 years total post graduation experience
• At least 10 years post graduation experience in oil & gas / refinery / petrochemical industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as Lead Design Engineer.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with software for the automation of the specialty.

Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure work is carried out competently and effectively, within time and budget constraints, and that project objectives are satisfied.
• Overall supervision of electrical engineers, designers and technical personnel in the execution of the project.
• Ensure integrity of work scope and that all work is carried our in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Manage project discipline resource requirements.
• Prepare electrical cost, time and resource requirement estimates on assigned projects.

Essential Skills/Experience

Essential:

• Excellent 2D computer design skills with AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, MS Word and MS Access.
• Able to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to create accurate design drawings from base project information.
• Ability to interact effectively with people and use clear, fluent and expressive verbal and written language to convey information and ideas.
• Knowledge of the requirements for electrical installations within hazardous areas.

Desirable:

• PMC experience would be advantageous
• Some experience with 3D modelling systems such as PDS, PDMS or AutoPlant.
• Some experience with advanced electrical engineering design
• Exposure to site surveys, construction or commissioning support and Site Acceptance and Loop Testing on O&G facilities.
• Trade experience would be advantageous.