Job Openings Senior Electrical Engineer (Airports)

About the job Senior Electrical Engineer (Airports)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

  • Works jointly with contractor to coordinate the activities and studies to be developed to fulfill the electrical requirements of the Passenger terminal building in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Reports to the Project Manager and Coordinate with other disciplines and Contractor Engineers & designers. Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality standards and procedures always.
  • Leads a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, quality and schedule.
  • Manages Procurement activities by the Contractor and internal departments in accordance with the agreed scope of work of the project.
  • Understands the technical content of Electrical Engineering documents. Coordinates reviews of the documents and ensures compliance with the overall objectives of the project and needs of the business.
  • Leads the planning and execution of the field work in conjunction with the Construction Management, Quality Management and HSE teams as well as Contractors and Vendors.
  • Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and in accordance with project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed corrective actions where required.
  • Provides input to the project controls team for cost and schedule reporting.
  • The job involves the broad knowledge of Electrical Engineering - ETAP, PSSE and PSCAD Studies, PSA/PMS (Power System Automation/Power management system), SA Grid Code
  • Must have managed electrical projects related to buildings of large size
  • Must have familiarity and knowledge of change voltage in building along with equipment installations.
  • Must be able to review electrical design and calculation if any issues arise at site.
  • Must conduct daily inspections for electrical works.
  • Review the Electrical shop drawings, material submittals, pre-qualifications, and technical calculations alongside method statements, ITPs, and Quality Checklists for acceptance. 

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in Electrical Project Management
  • Proficient with Construction & Project Management and Business processes including planning, contract management and procurement, Management of Change, Control of Work, Quality Management Systems and EHS management systems.
  • Experience in medium / large Electrical projects during design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning & testing and start-up.
  • Must have strong leadership and multi-discipline coordination skills and be able to plan work logically.
  • Hardworking, proactive and possesses teamwork attitude with leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Good English communication skills. 
  • Competent in using MS word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.