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Middle East: Lead Electrical Engineer posted by MECS Africa

Middle East: Lead Electrical Engineer posted by MECS Africa

Posted on 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Employer MECS Africa
Category Engineering Management
Location Middle East  / Middle East

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Assist in developing project proposals, defining scope of work, budget, and schedule requirements
  • Plan electrical activities ensuring they do not impact the project critical path
  • Manage project communication and document control via project management tools such as Aconex
  • Contribute positively to HAZOP/HAZID or similar studies and ensure correct electrical equipment installation per area classification and project phase
  • Review and interpret plans, specifications, material proposals, and construction methods for compliance with contract and engineering standards
  • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
  • Ensure electrical equipment installation is supervised by vendors
  • Provide technical coaching and training for junior electrical engineers
  • Monitor EPC/EPCM and construction contractors to ensure compliance with IFC drawings and contract documents
  • Assist Project Manager with documentation control, reporting, deliverables, and cost analysis
  • Liaise regularly with all engineering disciplines for integrated project planning
  • Develop technical and management reports highlighting project performance and risk mitigation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or higher preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 5 years focused on engineering capital projects
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects in multicultural environments

Skills & Competencies

  • Thorough knowledge of electrical engineering practices, calculation methods, economic principles, and international codes and standards
  • Practical understanding of safety and environmental fundamentals and their application
  • Fluent in oral and written English
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
  • Proficient in project control tools such as Primavera, MS Project, and MS Office
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
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Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, and SKM Power Tools
  • Expertise in power system analysis including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment specifications and selection including transformers, switchgear, and protective relays
  • Experience with renewable energy systems (solar, wind)
  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its application in electrical engineering
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems
  • Ability to perform detailed electrical calculations and simulations
  • Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting electrical systems

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to mentor and develop team members
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

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