Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

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Lead Electrical Engineer

Position summary:

This challenging position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today.

Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Be the Global Subject-Matter-Expert (SME), leading and controlling the design for Electrical systems.
• Direct the performance of engineering tasks by other discipline team members for the design of Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities, datacentres and institutional facilities.
• Writes scope of work for Electrical design based on preliminary review, User requirement Specifications (URS’s)and client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyse operation of existing systems.
• Are responsible for up front site selection and due diligence activities.
• Exercise judgment in developing plans or alternatives and work with teams to assure quality plans.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with the intent of contract and design documents.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to project electrical engineers and designers on a project-by-project basis.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Direct the use of Easypower/ SKM Power tools software to design, optimize and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Develop system sequences of operation and line diagrams.

Education & Experience:

• Third level degree in a relevant Electrical Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in with several years as design discipline lead with a preferable knowledge of systems integrations within a semiconductor/high technology environment. Having Experience ideally in: Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, data centre/mission critical facility or manufacturing project experience.
• Be able to provide load calculation, size and specific switchgear, switchboard and panel board and motors.
• Experience with Easy power/SKM Powertools software.
• ATEX Experience
• Experience in application of National Rules for Electrical Installations (ET101) and applicable local building/specialty codes
• Leadership skills, with a view to managing people;

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximize your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

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We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future

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