Lead Engineer - Electrical

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the design engineering and execution support of electrical systems for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering activities, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions throughout FEED and Detailed Design phases.

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Manage the preparation and review of electrical design deliverables including:
  • Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash analysis)
  • Single line diagrams (SLDs) and electrical schematics
  • Electrical load lists and power demand balance
  • Cable sizing, routing and termination design
  • Electrical equipment specifications (transformers, switch gear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators)
  • Earthing and grounding system design
  • Lightning protection system design
  • Lighting design calculations and layouts
  • Power distribution system design and optimization
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation and HSE teams to ensure integrated electrical system design.
• Review and approve engineering contractor and vendor documents including drawings, datasheets and technical submissions.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, consultants, licensors and third‑party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews and value engineering workshops.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Mentor and supervise electrical engineers and designers.
• Ensure project schedules, quality requirements and engineering deliverables are achieved within approved budgets.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Masters Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial infrastructure or energy projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Electrical Engineer role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) project execution.
• Solid knowledge of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial power systems.
• Familiarity with international electrical standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC and other relevant codes.
• Experience in electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit analysis, protection coordination and arc flash studies.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design including transformers, switch gear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators and related systems.
• Understanding of earthing, lightning protection, hazardous area classification and electrical safety systems.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT Power Factory, SKM Power Tools and AutoCAD.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield project environments (Preferred).
• Exposure to EPC contractor and PMC project execution environments (Preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction support, testing, commissioning and site troubleshooting activities (Preferred).