- Location
- SAU, Al Khobar, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Rakah, Building Patchi, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Clearance
- Not required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Title:
Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)Overall Summary
Principal Electrical Engineer – OHPL/OHTL with 12+ years of experience in overhead line and transmission line engineering. The candidate shall possess strong technical expertise in PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, conductor and earth-wire/OPGW selection, tower/pole spotting, electrical clearances, loading cases, line routing, and preparation/review of OHTL design deliverables. Experience in Conceptual Design, FEED, and detailed engineering, along with proven capability to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers on large Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, utility, and infrastructure projects, is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers engaged in OHPL/OHTL engineering and design activities.
- Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities, including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations.
- Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design, and associated project deliverables.
- Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables, including PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, structural lists, loading criteria, clearance checks, and crossing details.
- Provide SME-level technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
- Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware along with related electrical equipment.
- Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives, including presentation of complete OHPL/OHTL design.
Key Interactions:
- Other disciplines activities
- Vendors (technical)
- Interact with the project Management
- Clients representatives
Qualifications & Years of Experience:
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
- Expert knowledge and understanding of OHPL/OHTL engineering design practices, route selection, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, conductor selection, PLS-CADD and Sag & Tension calculations.
- Wide knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards, including SEC/NG, IEEE, IEC, ANSI/NEMA, and other relevant overhead transmission line design standards and practices
- Wide knowledge of Electrical Power Systems design.
- Knowledge of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC/NG Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.