Staff Engineer-Electrical Oil & Gas

Job Summary

Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continues building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems. May provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity. May be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.

Key Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.  May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program.  Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.  Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.  Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.  Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following:  leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
• Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development.  Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
• May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline. 

May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:

• Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approving timesheets and expense reports.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Lead / Sub-Lead and execute electrical engineering and design activities for Onshore / Offshore Oil & Gas facility’s FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC projects.

Experience in LNG, FLNG, FSRU, FPSO, Gas Processing, and Marine Terminal projects will be added advantage.

Responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design documents, performing electrical system studies, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, supporting procurement and site engineering activities and ensuring compliance with international codes and project requirements. The role also provides technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers.

Should have comprehensive understanding of codes & standards like IEC Standards, IEEE Standards, IEC 60079 Hazardous Area Standards, DNV / ABS Offshore Standards, ISO Standards etc.

Responsible for design / analysis / review of HV / MV / LV electrical distribution systems, Emergency / standby power system, UPS & battery systems, Power management systems, Lighting design, Grounding & Lightning design & Electrical calculations.

Prepare / review specifications and datasheets for all types of electrical equipment e.g. Transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, Motors, MV/LV VFDs, AC UPS system, Lighting systems, Heat tracing systems, Hazardous area classifications etc.

Well experienced for conducting technical bid evaluations, reviewing vendor drawings & documents and participation in FAT & vendor meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 10 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands