Roles and Responsibilities Electrical System Design Lead the design of electrical systems including power distribution lighting grounding circuit protection and control systems Prepare and review electrical design layouts schematics wiring diagrams and oneline diagrams using CAD software e g AutoCAD Revit or Electrical CAD Develop electrical system specifications including sizing and selection of electrical equipment such as transformers generators distribution boards and panels Design Compliance and Standards Ensure that electrical designs comply with industry standards and codes such as NEC National Electrical Code IEC ANSI IEEE and local regulatory requirements Stay current with electrical design codes standards and regulations ensuring designs reflect the most uptodate best practices Collaboration and Coordination Work closely with electrical engineers project managers architects and other disciplines mechanical civil structural to integrate electrical systems into the overall project design Coordinate with contractors clients and suppliers to ensure that electrical designs are implemented as per specifications and in a costeffective manner Provide technical support during project execution ensuring designs are followed during construction and commissioning phases Load Calculations and Equipment Selection Perform electrical load calculations to determine the appropriate sizing of cables circuits and electrical equipment Select electrical equipment and materials based on project needs safety requirements energy efficiency and budget considerations Design backup power systems including generators and uninterruptible power supplies UPS for critical systems Project Documentation and Reporting Prepare detailed electrical design documentation including drawings material specifications and equipment schedules Review and approve vendor submittals and shop drawings ensuring they meet design requirements Generate reports for compliance cost estimates progress tracking and project documentation Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Design energyefficient electrical systems implementing solutions that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact Incorporate renewable energy solutions e g solar power energy storage into designs where applicable Recommend ways to optimize existing electrical systems for better performance and lower operating costs Risk Assessment and Safety Conduct safety and risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with electrical systems and ensure that designs meet safety standards Develop safety protocols and contribute to hazard analysis HAZOP FMEA during the design phase Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards such as grounding electrical shock prevention and fire protection Desired Candidate Profile Key Designer Role within the business to lead discipline designing performance on projects to provide expert technical design leadership and design assurance on projects as required Qualifications Diploma of Engineering Preferable Essential Knowledge Experience Skills 13 20 years of Oil Gas Design Experience Advantage Previous experience in Region Minimum 5 years experience as a Lead Designer Technical Knowledge And Skills Discipline Specific Knowledge of basic engineering processes Preparation of noncritical engineering design documents Ability to independently originate and check Electrical design drawings with minimal input from engineers Knowledge in Engineering Data Base related with Electrical discipline Familiarity with SLDs and Cable Routing Software Knowledge Discipline Specific AutoCAD Micro Station MS Office Smart Plant JLjbffr
Electrical Designer • Dubai