Senior Electrical Engineer (Airports)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Works jointly with contractor to coordinate the activities and studies to be developed to fulfill the electrical requirements of the Passenger terminal building in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reports to the Project Manager and Coordinate with other disciplines and Contractor Engineers & designers. Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality standards and procedures always.
• Leads a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, quality and schedule.
• Manages Procurement activities by the Contractor and internal departments in accordance with the agreed scope of work of the project.
• Understands the technical content of Electrical Engineering documents. Coordinates reviews of the documents and ensures compliance with the overall objectives of the project and needs of the business.
• Leads the planning and execution of the field work in conjunction with the Construction Management, Quality Management and HSE teams as well as Contractors and Vendors.
• Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and in accordance with project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed corrective actions where required.
• Provides input to the project controls team for cost and schedule reporting.
• The job involves the broad knowledge of Electrical Engineering - ETAP, PSSE and PSCAD Studies, PSA/PMS (Power System Automation/Power management system), SA Grid Code
• Must have managed electrical projects related to buildings of large size
• Must have familiarity and knowledge of change voltage in building along with equipment installations.
• Must be able to review electrical design and calculation if any issues arise at site.
• Must conduct daily inspections for electrical works.
• Review the Electrical shop drawings, material submittals, pre-qualifications, and technical calculations alongside method statements, ITPs, and Quality Checklists for acceptance.