Lead Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee electrical engineering and design activities during the FEED and Detailed Design phases of large-scale industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering deliverables, ensuring technical integrity of designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering compliant, safe, and reliable electrical engineering solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices.

• Lead and manage electrical engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables including electrical design basis and philosophies, electrical load lists and load calculations, power generation and distribution system design, single line diagrams (SLDs), electrical equipment layouts and specifications, cable sizing and cable schedules, electrical equipment datasheets and technical specifications, earthing and lightning protection system design, lighting design calculations and layouts
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering design standards, procedures, and project specifications.
• Ensure technical quality, accuracy, and consistency of all electrical engineering deliverables.
• Review and approve electrical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective design integration.
• Manage and resolve technical queries, engineering deviations, and design-related issues during FEED and Detailed Design execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and codes including IEC, IEEE, NEC, and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to electrical engineers, designers, and engineering teams.
• Review and evaluate contractor and vendor engineering documents, drawings, datasheets, and technical submissions.
• Lead technical discussions and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, licensors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, and technical clarifications.
• Monitor engineering progress, resource allocation, project schedules, and deliverable completion.
• Identify potential technical risks and implement appropriate engineering solutions to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure electrical engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements, contractual obligations, and approved design specifications.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Electrical Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of EPC projects.
• Proven experience in leading electrical engineering teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design principles, calculations, specifications, and international standards.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards including IEC, IEEE, NEC, and other relevant industry…