Electrical Expert

Job Description

Job Purpose
To review, control, and follow up on electrical engineering documents and activities for solar power plant projects, ensuring that the design and equipment comply with technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable project standards, while providing technical support and expert recommendations to the Project Manager throughout the engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
Job Position
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Solar Power Plant
Organizational Unit: Project Department
Organizational Level: Senior Specialist
Reports To: Solar Power Plant Project Manager
Career Opportunity
Contribute technical expertise to solar power plant development projects within the renewable energy sector.
Review and verify electrical engineering designs and documentation for solar power plants.
Coordinate technically with contractors, consultants, manufacturers, and equipment suppliers.
Identify and resolve technical discrepancies and support construction activities.
Participate in testing, commissioning, and start-up of the plant’s electrical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Review and verify solar power plant electrical engineering documents, including:
Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
Layout and General Arrangement drawings.
Cable routing and Cable Schedules.
LV/MV switchgear and panel documentation.
Transformer and inverter documentation.
Earthing and lightning protection system documentation.
Protection and control system documentation.
SCADA and plant monitoring system documentation.
MV/HV equipment documentation.
Verify the compliance of electrical engineering documents, equipment, and activities with project technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
Review and provide technical comments on electrical drawings, datasheets, engineering calculations, and Method Statements.
Review and respond to technical queries, including TQs, RFIs, and electrical Technical Submittals.
Review technical documentation submitted by vendors and electrical equipment manufacturers and assess compliance with project requirements.
Identify technical discrepancies, ambiguities, and design issues, and follow up on their resolution with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical interfaces, clashes, and cross-disciplinary issues.
Regularly report the status of engineering documents, outstanding items, technical discrepancies, and open issues to the Project Manager.
Provide technical support to the Site Supervisor in assessing and resolving electrical construction issues.
Review and verify work methods and documentation related to the installation of electrical equipment.
Participate in the review and follow-up of electrical equipment testing and commissioning activities, as required by the project.
Follow up on the resolution of technical defects and non-conformities identified during construction, testing, and commissioning.
Support the Project Manager in assessing the technical implications of design changes and recommending appropriate solutions to project issues.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Power Engineering or a related field.
Relevant experience in power plant, energy, or industrial projects; experience in solar power plant projects is an advantage.
Knowledge of solar power plant electrical design, equipment, and grid connection systems.
Ability to review electrical drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and engineering documents.
Familiarity with LV/MV/HV equipment and systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling, earthing, and electrical protection systems.
Familiarity with SCADA and solar power plant monitoring systems.
Ability to review vendor documentation and assess the technical compliance of electrical equipment.
Familiarity with project engineering processes and coordination with contractors and consultants.
Ability to review and follow up on TQs, RFIs, Technical Submittals, and technical non-conformities.
Strong technical analysis, problem-solving, and practical solution development skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills in document review and technical comment tracking.
Effective communication and coordination skills when working with engineering and construction teams.
Ability to prepare technical reports and present clear summaries to the Project Manager.
Proficiency in technical English, including the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering documentation.
Specialized Software
Electrical engineering design, monitoring, and control software and systems, as required by the project.