About the Role
The position involves extensive experience in electrical engineering within the water and wastewater treatment sector, specifically focusing on pumping stations. The candidate will play a key role in basic and detailed design engineering, as well as document preparation and review in compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Chartered Engineer, SOE certified, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) with relevance to Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations.
- Must have engineering consultancy experience.
- Excellent communication skills in English and strong client-facing abilities.
- Knowledge of international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX).
- Familiarity with the standards and specifications of major clients in the utility sector in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Qatar.
- Experience in MV/LV distribution system and substation design.
- Proficient in reading schematic wiring for various electrical and control panels.
- Sound knowledge of MV/LV switchgears, MCCs, MV and LV VFD panels, transformers, generators, UPS, and DC systems.
- Experience in load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, motor starting studies, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using ETAP software.
- Understanding of instruments, analyzers, and sensors, including their working principle and selection criteria based on measurement medium, working conditions, and hazardous zone classifications.
- Knowledge of process control and safety systems (DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G).
- Familiarity with safety and security systems such as CCTV, access control systems, intrusion protection systems, public address and general alarm systems, and public Wi-Fi.
- Experience with vibration and condition monitoring systems.
- Proficient in Ethernet, Field Bus, Profibus, MODBUS, IEC61850, DNP3 segments, IoT systems, ICT networks, fiber optics networks, power line communication, and wireless communication.
- Knowledge of substation automation systems and their interface with various switchgears and control panels, as well as energy management systems.
- Familiarity with HAZOP and CHAZOP review processes and SIL calculation studies.
- Strong interface skills working with civil, mechanical, process, HVAC, and other packaged equipment disciplines.
- Experience in 3D model review.
Responsibilities
Basic & detailed design engineering and document preparation, including but not limited to the following:
A. Electrical Engineering
- Prepare Electrical Design Basis Reports.
- Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLD) for MV/LV distribution systems.
- Create plant electrical load lists.
- Conduct sizing calculations for transformers, generators, APFC, cables, UPS, DC systems, etc.
- Create electrical equipment General Arrangements (GAs).
- Perform load flow and short circuit calculations (ETAP).
- Conduct earthing and lightning calculations.
- Design lighting and small power systems.
- Prepare specifications, datasheets, and conduct vendor data reviews for electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, motors, MV/LV switchgears, VFD/SS panels, capacitors, reactors, bus ducts, cables, AC & DC UPS, etc.
- Conduct hazardous area classification.
- Generate electrical layout drawings, cable routing drawings, earthing & lightning layouts, and lighting layouts.
- Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for electrical equipment.
- Prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
B. Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Prepare I&C Design Basis Reports.
- Create piping & instrumentation drawings.
- Develop SCADA system architecture drawings.
- Produce engineering deliverables including instrument indices, I/O lists, block logic diagrams, control philosophies, hook-ups, cable schedules, junction box schedules, cable termination drawings, loop wiring diagrams, instrument location drawings, SCADA/control room layouts, and cable layouts.
- Engineer control panels and datasheets for process control and safety systems like DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems.
- Design logic and SCADA graphic screens.
- Prepare documents for Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems including CCTV, EPABX, LAN, PAGA, Wi-Fi, access control systems, BMS, and PMS.
- Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines for interface and tie-in issues, as well as with clients and vendors.
- Develop BoQs for SCADA and I&C.
- Prepare I&C specifications and datasheets for field instruments, control valves, SCADA systems, etc.
