Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Title:Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Contract Duration:3 Years Contract
Job Type:Full-time / Contract
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Electrical Design Engineer
to lead and oversee conceptual and detailed electrical design projects, particularly related to generating plants and electrical component replacement. This role involves developing technical design packages, directing engineering personnel, collaborating with vendors, and executing large-scale projects with significant autonomy.
Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical component replacement designs, including scope documents, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
Develop and review single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, layout schematics, and circuitry designs.
Provide technical direction and guidance to junior engineers, designers, and drafters on design details, calculations, and drawing preparation.
Assist with the on-site checkout, testing, and startup of electrical systems when necessary.
Liaise with equipment vendors and external contractors to establish strong working relationships and drive overall project success.
Exercise independent decision-making on technical designs with minimal supervision and strategic consultation with management.
Build and maintain productive relationships with plant operating personnel, design engineering teams, and vendor representatives.
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience:10+ years of professional engineering experience in electrical design or a related field.
Technical Knowledge:Strong foundation in electrical engineering design principles, preferably with direct experience in power plant / generating station electrical systems.
Initiative:Proven track record as a self-starter with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute engineering deliverables independently.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or an advanced degree in Engineering.
Working knowledge or hands-on design experience with control systems.
Experience performing electrical power system calculations using
ETAP
software.Proficiency with
AutoCAD
and
CAD Overlay
.
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