Principal Electrical Engineer
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About the Role
COOEC is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in electrical system design for the oil and gas industry. The role involves leading execution strategy, interface management, and providing technical guidance on offshore projects.
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Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate with CLIENT on electrical design philosophy and technical issues
- Coordinate with CLIENT, third parties, and national/local regulations to solve problems and closeout review comments
- Responsible for technical tender document review, technical clarification, and prepare/review TBE
- Provide technical training and guidance to designers (no less than 6 times or 20 hours per year)
- Identify potential project risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or above
- At least 10 years of experience in electrical system design in the oil and gas industry
- At least 2 years as Saudi project leader
- Familiar with offshore power system architectures and international specifications (API, ASME, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.)
- Proficient in ETAP, NAVISWORKS, CAD, WORD, EXCEL
- Proficient in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing
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Job Summary
- As a Senior Engineer of electrical in charge of execution strategy, execution plan, interface management, basic data, risk control, design philosophy, etc.
- Identify potential project risks and develop appropriate mitigate risk measures.
Principal Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate with CLIENT on electrical design philosophy and technical issue.
- Coordinate with CLIENT, third parties, and national/local regulations to solve problems and closeout review comments.
- Responsible for technical tender document review, technical clarification, prepare or review TBE.
- Provide technical training and guidance to designers (no less than 6 times or 20 hours per year).
- Be responsible for other related work assigned by company.
Education/Experience Requirements/Certification
- Bachelor degree or above.
- At least 10 years of experience in electrical system design in the oil and gas industry, with at least 2 Saudi project leader.
- Familiar with engineering professional knowledge, marine engineering electrical professional knowledge, technical specifications, international specifications, industry regulations and policies.
- Familiar with offshore power system architectures (main power, emergency power, UPS).
- Understands Saudi oil & gas industry specifics, including Saudi Aramco project requirements.
- Hands on experience executing projects in Saudi Arabia/Middle East.
Behavioral/Technical Skills
- Electrical System Design: Proficient in electrical system design for offshore platforms.
- Power Equipment Selection: Experienced in selecting transformers, switchgear, VFDs, motors, etc.
- Power System Analysis: Skilled in short circuit current calculation, load analysis, voltage drop calculation, power factor correction.
- Automation & Control Systems: Knowledgeable in SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems.
- Cable & Wiring Design: Experienced in cable selection, routing, and layout design.
- Proficient in ETAP, NAVISWORKS, CAD, WORD, EXCEL.
- Work diligently, rigorously, with strong sense of responsibility.
- Proficient in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Employment Type
- The employment type for this position is third party staffing. The employees shall enter into an employment contract via HR agency and provide services to COOEC.
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