Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)

Title: Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL) Overall Summary Principal Electrical Engineer – OHPL/OHTL with 12+ years of experience in overhead line and transmission line engineering.

The candidate shall possess strong technical expertise in PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, conductor and earth-wire/OPGW selection, tower/pole spotting, electrical clearances, loading cases, line routing, and preparation/review of OHTL design deliverables.

Experience in Conceptual Design, FEED, and detailed engineering, along with proven capability to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers on large Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, utility, and infrastructure projects, is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers engaged in OHPL/OHTL engineering and design activities.

Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities, including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations. Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design, and associated project deliverables.

Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables, including PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, structural lists, loading criteria, clearance checks, and crossing details. Provide SME-level technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.

Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware along with related electrical equipment. Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives, including presentation of complete OHPL/OHTL design.

Key Interactions: Other disciplines activities Vendors (technical) Interact with the project Management Clients representatives Qualifications & Years of Experience: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies: Expert knowledge and understanding of OHPL/OHTL engineering design practices, route selection, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, conductor selection, PLS-CADD and Sag & Tension calculations.

Wide knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards, including SEC/NG, IEEE, IEC, ANSI/NEMA, and other relevant overhead transmission line design standards and practices Wide knowledge of Electrical Power Systems design. Knowledge of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC/NG Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.