Senior Electrical Engineer

About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

AtkinsRéalis has an exciting full-time career opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer of 10 to 15 years’ experience to build a career in the area of Power Systems, HVDC, Transmission and Distribution. The role will be based in Egypt.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced consulting environment with excellent career growth opportunities. This position reports to the Electrical team lead.

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the Electrical team to prepare the following deliverables / provide the following engineering services (non-exhaustive list):

• Development of technical specifications for the procurement of electrical equipment (comprehensive);
• Development of conceptual and detail design of HV substations (single line diagrams, layouts, BOM, etc.);
• Conceptual and detail design of MV distribution systems and Lvac and LVdc distribution systems;
• Design of interfaces with protection and control systems, civil works, structures;
• Preparation of bid documents and bid evaluations;
• Design review of detail design performed by O.E.M. and third-party detail design;
• Ensure interdisciplinary coordination;
• Audits and technical assessment of HV and MV substations;
• Construction supervision; development of installation procedures and method statements;
• Commissioning supervision;
• Witnessing factory testing;
• Feasibility and techno-economic studies (substations, distribution systems, etc.);
• Design studies and calculations (load flow, short-circuit, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, busbar design, etc.);

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, from a recognized institution (Master’s degree in power systems, an asset);
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience, particularly related to power stations and/or substations;
• Exceptional academic and professional record;
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results;
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Client focused, highly autonomous, and ability to work under pressure;
• Comprehensive understanding of power system fundamentals;
• Knowledge or experience in HVDC, FACTS, or HV Cables, an asset;
• Eligibility for registration with a Professional Order of Engineers;
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CSA standards for electrical equipment and installations;
• Availability for short trips to construction sites, factories, client’s offices, in Canada, international and overseas.
• Fluency in English language, spoken and written. Additional languages will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in the following (or similar) software tools, an asset:  ETAP, CYMECAP, AUTOCAD

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.