Senior Power Supply Design Engineer

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Electrical Engineering through professional development activities.
• Report activities (progress, variations, technical issues) to the manager.
• Participate in resolving unexpected technical difficulties and other design-related issues with the Design Manager.

During Project Stages:

Tendering Stage:

• Review client/consultant tender documents.
• Identify deviations from standards, codes, and civil defense requirements.
• Prepare tender queries for unclear or conflicting technical matters.
• Propose recommendations for better design or cost reduction.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and preliminary design.
• Review technical documents from suppliers.

Design Stage:

• Study client/consultant tender documents and specifications along with tender queries.
• Design complete electrical systems, including drawings, technical documents, schedules, schematics, and diagrams per specifications, standards, codes, and civil defense guidelines.
• Perform detailed calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, earthing, and circuit breaker selectivity/discrimination) with and without software.
• Follow up on design documents until client/consultant approval.
• Respond to queries/comments/letters from client/consultant.
• Provide technical/cost impact feedback for deviations from tender documents.
• Attend meetings to discuss and demonstrate technical matters.
• Provide design input for coordination drawings.
• Coordinate with other Metro Groups for optimal design solutions.
• Review documents from other teams related to our work.
• Follow quality procedures in all design stages.
• Perform value engineering studies to reduce costs while meeting client requirements.
• Communicate project information effectively to the line manager/project team.
• Report activities (progress, variations, technical issues) to the manager.
• Alert management in case of risk identification.

Materials Control:

• Prepare Material Take Off (MTO).
• Review supplier documents and coordinate with suppliers and procurement until finalizing Purchase Orders (PO).
• Provide input in Electrical System Manufacturing.
• Review material submittals from suppliers and ensure equipment compatibility with tender documents.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for power supply equipment.

Site/Construction Stage:

• Perform regular site visits to identify and resolve site problems.
• Review and address construction issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare As Built drawings.

Job Requirements
Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

• Lead knowledge-sharing efforts and continuous collaboration within the project team.
• Build and maintain a professional network of contacts, fostering positive internal and external communication and collaboration.
• Generate new ideas, propose approaches, and identify best practices for effective business execution.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

• Understand Colas Rail-Egypt's core business and possess fundamental technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate proficiency in organizational policies, procedures, and corporate governance.
• Exhibit strong skills in information technology (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Core Competencies and Skills

• Innovativeness, resourcefulness, and quick learning capacity.
• Ethical and integrity-driven behavior.
• Self-motivated with commitment to organizational success.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform with minimal supervision.
• Continuous tendency to learn, share knowledge, and encourage team contribution.
• Solid work ethics and dedication to safety and health of employees/colleagues.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Masters/MBA or PMP is a plus.

Experience:

• From 5 to 8 years.
• Excellent knowledge in REVIT & AutoCAD.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with electric system modeling software.
• Fundamental BIM knowledge is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Language Requirements:

• Arabic & English proficiency is a must; knowledge of French is a plus.