KBR, Inc.
Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 6k–9k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
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.
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.
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.
Skills
- PLS-CADD
- Sag & Tension calculations
- conductor selection
- OPGW selection
- tower/pole spotting
- plan & profile drawings
- loading criteria
- clearance verification
- crossing details
- Electrical Power Systems design
- SEC/NG Standards
- IEEE
- IEC
- ANSI/NEMA
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