Senior Engineer - Electrical

The Senior Engineer is responsible for developing designs through various project stages, undertakes coordination and carries out design documentation while working as part of the project team. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer. Guides Candidate Engineers, provides design input to the CAD/BIM technicians, and works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests. The Senior Engineer will join our electrical engineering unit, forming part of a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering team. The company undertakes large capital projects for various clients, across many sectors.

Technical Excellence:
 - Develops designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and project BIM models as per specific discipline requirement.
 - Works on drawings under the supervision of an experienced Engineer. 
 - Assists with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines. 
 - Under Supervision, performs work following the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
 - Collects and analyses information from specific discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
 - Uses computer software as a tool for solving fundamental engineering problems. 
 - Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process. 
 - Participates in design progress and coordination meetings. 
 - Checks and ensures the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions.
 - Actively seeks information, opportunities to participate and contribute, and develops efficiencies and effectiveness. 
 - Contributes by solving problems and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to atypical assignments.
 - Proficient in BIM Software (Working experience with Revit will be advantageous)
 - Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV systems including the development and checking of:
    Load Lists
    Single Line Diagrams
    Network Diagrams
    Electrical Schematic Diagrams
    Hazardous Area Classification
    Diversification and Load factors.
    Electrical Network Design
    Fault Level Calculations
    Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings. 
    Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
    Cable Routing Design
    Cable Sizing Calculations
    Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.
    Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
    Specification of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, Transformers, , UPS’s, Cables, Lighting, etc.
    Specification of Construction Standards of installation.

Client Relationship Management:
- Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.