Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)

About the role

kbr is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL) with 12+ years of experience in overhead line and transmission line engineering. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers on large Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, utility and infrastructure projects, covering conceptual design, FEED and detailed engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers on OHPL/OHTL engineering and design.
• Develop discipline work plans, including route development, plan and profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification and Sag & Tension calculations.
• Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design and deliverables.
• Develop and review design calculations and deliverables such as PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan and profile drawings, structural lists, loading criteria and crossing details.
• Provide SME-level technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
• Prepare and review MR and TBE, and perform detailed vendor NMR reviews of OHPL/OHTL equipment and related electrical equipment.
• Lead technical presentations and design reviews with clients and their representatives.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.
• Experience in Conceptual Design, FEED and detailed engineering.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of OHPL/OHTL design practices, route selection, plan and profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, conductor selection, PLS-CADD and Sag & Tension calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including SEC/NG, IEEE, IEC, ANSI/NEMA.
• Wide knowledge of Electrical Power Systems design.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco, SABIC and SEC/NG standards and procedures is an added advantage.