Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, design criteria, specifications, budget and schedules for projects of varying complexity.
• Assist and provide guidance to engineers to perform conceptual design, System study and Equipment sizing, protection study, single line diagram, Metering and protection diagram, Cable sizing, earthing calculations, protection coordination study.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers and provide input for their performance evaluation.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess a broad understanding of the major design engineering deliverables
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in a project or staff group
• Power Distribution Design, Developing SLD, Protection Philosophy, Relay & Metering Diagram
• Guiding Principles of equipment sizing and selection (Transformers (Power, Distribution and generator step up, Unit Aux transformers), Switchgears, Generator Circuit Breaker)
• Knowledge of power generation, Generator capability, Excitation and Governor models
• Reviewing/ developing Logics, schematics for protection, key interlocks and synchronizing
• System studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Transient, Motor Starting, Harmonic studies etc.)
• Protection device coordination (Relays, Breakers, Fuses)
• Arc flash analysis, Utility Interfaces, Establishing Protection
• Coordinates engineering effort in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
• Skill in oral and written communication and writing technical reports