Associate Technical Director - Electrical

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our energy team. We have a range of roles available to suit people at all points of their career and development. We are seeking a Technical Expert with core expertise in Electrical domain with proven experience on HV Sub-stations, Wind and Solar Power Plants. The incumbent would be a proven leader with strong technical expertise who will be managing overall electrical team, enable timely and quality delivery of projects.

Role relating to Associate Technical Director– Electrical for Power, Water, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution projects.

This includes (but not limited to):

• This role includes overall leadership of Electrical Discipline which will entail technical leadership responsibilities including technical, bids & proposals & people management (mentoring, training, team growth) etc.
• The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in both primary & secondary detailed engineering of EHV substations and subject matter expert at least one of them.
• Expertise in conceptual engineering drawings & designs (calculations), BOQs for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above).
• Expertise in HVDC engineering and design/review for large capex HVDC projects.
• Perform design review for electrical deliverables related to power, water, renewables and T&D projects while acting as a lead and directly interfacing with clients.
• Manage a team of engineers and designers in carrying out electrical design review and basic engineering works including sizing calculations, layouts, BOQ and provide necessary technical inputs to designers, procurement assistance in compliance with tender specifications and design basis, within budgeted man-hour and project schedules.
• Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, LT AC/DC diagrams.
• Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Experience in basic/detail engineering for renewable energy and battery storage electrical collection systems.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Partake in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review vendor drawings and documents. Review design calculations, ensure vendor equipment specifications meet with client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.
• Lead the proposal and bidding work for all power & network related projects.
• Collaborate with WSP ME office on project activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in project management processes/activities.
• Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.

Qualifications

• Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Preferably familiar with ME projects. Experience of working in a lead role on large size capital projects in India/ME while the ME experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with software tools like Auto CAD, ETAP, PSS/E, ASPEN will be an added advantage.
• Experience of working on projects with Middle East Utilities like SEC/NGSA/TRANSCO will be strong differentiator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.  Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.