Design Engineer - Electrical (Oil & Gas / Refineries)

Job Title: Design Engineer - Electrical (Oil & Gas / Refineries)

Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Senior Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

The Design Engineer will be responsible for providing comprehensive electrical engineering design solutions for Oil & Gas and refinery projects. This role involves basic and detailed engineering tasks, proposal engineering, and vendor management, focusing on electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international standards and extensive experience with electrical equipment specification, design basis reports, and bid evaluations.

1. Basic Engineering:

   • Prepare the Design Basis Report (DBR) for electrical systems.
   • Develop Key Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for electrical distribution.
   • Perform sizing calculations for equipment and cables.
   • Draft Functional Specifications for electrical systems and equipment.
   • Conduct electrical system calculations including load flow, short circuit, and voltage drop analysis.
   • Prepare and evaluate Bid Evaluation Reports for vendor selection.

2. Proposal Engineering:

   • Assist in the preparation of proposal documents, including scope of work, technical specifications, and cost estimation.
   • Provide technical inputs for tendering processes and feasibility studies.
   • Coordinate with various stakeholders during the proposal phase for seamless project execution.

3. Detailed Electrical Engineering & Vendor Management:

   • Conduct detailed electrical engineering for Oil & Gas and refinery projects.
   • Develop and review technical specifications and data sheets for equipment such as LT/HT cables, LT/HT motors, Local Control Stations (LCS), HT/LT switchgear panels, UPS, ACDB, battery systems, DCDB, and lighting/power distribution boards.
   • Manage vendor relationships, including vendor drawing reviews, equipment procurement, and quality assurance during manufacturing and testing.

4. Equipment Specification & Data Sheets:

   • Prepare specifications and data sheets for:
     • LT/HT Cables
     • LT/HT Motors
     • Local Control Stations (LCS)
     • HT/LT Switchgear Panels
     • UPS & ACDB Systems
     • Lighting & Power Distribution Boards
     • Battery Systems & DCDB
   • Ensure all equipment complies with project and international standards.

5. Compliance with International Standards:

   • Ensure design and engineering work complies with relevant international standards such as:
     • IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
     • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
     • OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate)
     • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

• Strong knowledge in Basic & Detailed Electrical Engineering for the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficient in equipment sizing calculations and preparing design documents.
• Experience in vendor management and reviewing technical specifications.
• Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE, OISD, NFPA) and industry best practices.
• Ability to work on SLDs, DBRs, and Functional Specifications independently.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for interfacing with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in engineering software and tools relevant to electrical design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-7 years of experience in electrical design engineering within the Oil & Gas/refineries sector.
• Hands-on experience in preparing electrical design basis reports, bid evaluations, and equipment data sheets.
• Knowledge of electrical system calculations and experience in proposal engineering.
• Exposure to Electrical system studies and relevant simulation software is an advantage.

• Employment Type: Full-Time