Electrical Design Engineer

Snapshot of the day

In your role as an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of Grid Technology projects, with a focus on FACTS solutions such as Synchronous Condensers (SynCon) and STATCOM systems. You will also support the engineering of AC High-Voltage Substations and HVDC Converter Stations, ensuring the reliable integration of electrical systems into modern power networks. You'll be responsible for managing the electrical equipment's in execution projects and execute the electrical engineering tasks in accordance with project requirements, adhering to the established time schedule and quality standards. You will also be tasked with using engineering design tools to aid project design.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Proposal engineering: evaluation and commenting of customer specification, customers questionnaire, deviations, compilation of proposal documents, cost calculations.
• Evaluation of EPC contract (customer specification, etc.).
• Preparation of the time schedule for the electrical scope of works.
• Participation in engineering and optimization of interfaces.
• Coordination of the preparation of required documentation such as erection and O&M-Manuals.
• Review of sub-contractors engineering and supervision of their time schedules and costs.
• Preparation of affiliated documents e.g. Overall Single Line Diagram.
• Performing calculation and analysis for sizing of equipment in compliance with applicable international standards and norms.
• Preparation of technical specifications and inquiry documentation.
• Performing technical evaluation and providing recommendation for supplier selection in close collaboration with the procurement team.
• Review supplier documentation and verify compliance with defined contract requirements.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests in cooperation with sub-suppliers and customers.
• Provide technical support during the commissioning phase.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the superior in accordance with his/her knowledge, experience and professional skills.

What You Bring

• University degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent combination of education and with minimum 2 years' experience from EPC market.
• Experience in project engineering, including customer clarification and collaboration within complex, cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge about Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology, related software & tools, data exchange strategies and BIM processes.
• Knowledge of engineering design criteria and document review.
• Knowledge of methods and workflows from conceptual phase up to site engineering phase.
• Capability to analyze dedicated project requirements in terms of local standards and codes and to identify proper implementation actions.
• Capability to design electrical systems configuration
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and materials (transformers, MV & LV switchgears, battery chargers, cables, cable trays etc.)
• Knowledge about calculation and sizing electrical equipment in compliance with applicable international standards and norms.
• Knowledge in performing project documentation (single line diagrams, electrical layouts, cable routing, typical diagrams etc.)
• Knowledge of international standards for AC & DC systems (IEC, IEEE, EN and VDE)
• Capability of changing perspectives and adapting strategies and actions to the dynamic environment
• Ability to manage subcontracted engineering work packages, including scope definition, milestones, deliverables, and follow-up of execution.
• Knowledge in scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge in budget planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills
• Capability of multitasking, with excellent organizational skills while assuring a high-quality work process
• Intercultural sensitivity, to work in (virtual) international team
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, ability to analyse and learn as well as motivation, result orientation and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to the team.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft ??? Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio
• Business-level i¬?uency in English. German skills will be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel internationally (