Lead Electrical Consultant

Lead Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and execution across all EPC project phases (FEED, detailed engineering and procurement assistance).
• Develop and approve power distribution, lighting, cable routing, grounding, lightning protection and backup power systems.
• Prepare, review and validate engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and technical specifications.
• Review and validate 3D design and layout engineering. (Working knowledge of 3D design tools is highly desired)
• Perform and review short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using ETAP or similar tools.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, and other international standards.
• Coordinate with other discipline teams to ensure full system integration.
• Guide junior engineers and designers.
• Interface directly with client to resolve technical issues and align deliverables.

Desired Experience:

10+ years of relevant electrical design engineering experience (with minimum 5+ years within the EPC industry)

In addition, you will:

·        Have atleast 5 years of supervisory experience.    

·        Have knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of electrical engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment. 

·        Possess in-depth knowledge of latest industrial codes and standards (i.e. IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, CSA, NEC, CEC, NESC, IEC, etc.) and apply those relevant codes and standards to the design.

·        Possess in-depth knowledge of major electrical equipment (i.e. large transformers, MV motors, MV & LV SWGR, VFD's etc.)

·        Able to Generate and review electrical drawings for VFD's, Intelligent MCC's (Networks), associated switches

·        Have a strong commercial awareness of design, and perform design consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements.

·        Possess a strong analytical ability, along with the ability to make technical presentations clearly and concisely.

·        Have good knowledge of hazardous areas and electrical protection required for equipment and design located within the hazardous areas.

·        Have minimum 5+ years of experience in NEC design.

·        Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs.

·        Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·        Have working knowledge of 2D and 3D design tools, experience performing design reviews with 3D model walkthroughs etc.