Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

• Participate in the checking and (as Lead Engineer) approval of key discipline deliverables such as:
• Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
• Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
• Coordinate and arrange for equipment inspection, FAT
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagrams
• Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
• Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
• Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
• Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
• Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
• Prepare/review Hook-up installation procedures
• Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
• Update and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk materials
• Coordinate work content split between onshore fabrication and installation
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as required
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• Participate in HAZOP and SIL Studies
• Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve load lists or update load lists issued by Customer
• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• Identify special tools, equipment, and requirements for commissioning and Hook-up
• Review and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays, channel trays, single tubing, etc.) where detailing is not done
• Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
• Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
• Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
• Review and check the electrical equipment list
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
• Provide E&I input to pre-comm. activities and offshore hook-ups
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/register compliant with the overall execution plan
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements. Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve lighting calculations/illumination study for the platform lighting system
• Advise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment that is not sufficiently detailed in the AFC drawings
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single discipline check/interdisciplinary check (IDC)
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve electrical equipment building layout drawings
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedules
• Ensure substantive communications are documented
• Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
• Direct small or medium Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment/systems and services for detailing the scope
• Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve spare part lists and preservation reports
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve cable drum schedules
• Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all worker resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Electrical system studies/calculations
• Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
• Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical Engineering
• Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Pre-commissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance on-site during pre-commissioning and start-up as required
• Coordinate with vendors for installation and pre-comm/commissioning
• Participate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists on the arrival of skid/material
• Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
• Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverable

Requirements

• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
• Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
• SLD, Interconnection, and trouble-shooting drawings
• C&E chart and ESD logic diagrams
• All electrical studies using approved software
• Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance