ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL DESIGN | Alfanar Building Systems

Job description: Job Purpose To lead and manage the design and development of electrical systems and components for various projects, ensuring functionality, safety, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Key Accountability Areas • Design and Development: Design electrical systems and components using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT) and specialized design tools. Develop detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications. • Electrical Systems Design: Design and engineer electrical systems for buildings, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security and control systems. • Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, standards, and regulations, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and local building and safety code (SBC). • Collaboration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, contractors, and clients, to coordinate electrical design activities. • Load Calculations and Analysis: Conduct load calculations and electrical system analysis to ensure proper sizing and performance of electrical equipment and systems, considering factors such as voltage drop, short-circuit currents, and fault protection • Quality Control: Review and verify the accuracy of electrical drawings to ensure they meet project requirements and adhere to quality standards. • Problem-solving: Identify and resolve technical issues or discrepancies in electrical designs, working closely with the engineering team as needed. • Communication: Effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors to convey technical information and address any concerns related to electrical drawings. • Project Coordination: Assist in project coordination by providing timely updates on the status of electrical drawings and collaborating with other team members to meet project deadlines. • Continuous Improvement: Staying updated on industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies in electrical design. Seeking opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency, and effectiveness. Role Accountability • System Layout and Configuration: Electrical engineer are accountable for laying out electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, communication, and control systems. • Creating Technical Drawings: Create accurate and detailed drawings, including schematics, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams using software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Etap and other specialized design tools. • Component Selection and Specification: Research, evaluate, and select electrical components, equipment, and materials based on project requirements, performance criteria, and cost considerations. • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and engineering drawings to communicate design specifications, procedures, and findings. • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, building codes, safety regulations, and certification requirements. • Quality Assurance and Review: Electrical engineer are accountable for conducting quality assurance reviews of their designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. • Client Communication and Support: Provide technical expertise and support to clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout the design, implementation, and maintenance phases of projects. • Drafting Electrical Plans: Creating detailed electrical drawings, plans, and diagrams using computer-aided design (CAD and REVIT) software. This involves accurately representing the layout of electrical systems, includingwiring, circuits, outlets, switches, and other components. • Interpreting Specifications: Reviewing technical specifications,and design documents to understand project requirements and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards • Ensuring Accuracy: Checking drawings for accuracy and completeness, including dimensions, labels, and symbols. Identifying and correcting errors or discrepancies in drawings to maintain quality standards. • Updating Drawings: Revising and updating electrical drawings as needed to reflect changes in design, specifications. • Maintaining Documentation: Organizing and maintaining a library of electrical drawings, documents, and related project files. • Adhering to Safety Standards: Ensuring that electrical drawings comply with relevant safety regulations and building codes. Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Work Experience 5 to 10 Years Technical / Functional Competencies Design Tools Reporting Troubleshooting Compliance Communication Profile description: Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals. alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar. For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com Show more Show less

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering; 5 to 10 years of work experience.

Design and develop electrical systems and components for buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects using CAD tools (AutoCAD, REVIT) and specialized design software; create detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications; perform load calculations and electrical system analysis; ensure compliance with NEC, IBC, SBC and local codes; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; review drawings for quality and accuracy; identify and resolve design issues; communicate technical information to internal teams and external vendors; assist in project coordination to meet deadlines; stay updated on industry trends and improve design processes.