Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Direct small or medium Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• 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 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
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverable
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
• Coordinate and arrange for equipment inspection, FAT
• Advise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment that is not sufficiently detailed in the AFC drawings
• Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
• Participate in the checking and (as Lead Engineer) approval of key discipline deliverables such as:
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Coordinate work content split between onshore fabrication and installation
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve lighting calculations/illumination study for the platform lighting system
• Ensure substantive communications are documented
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
• Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information
• 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.)
• Coordinate with vendors for installation and pre-comm/commissioning
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as required
• 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
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagrams
• 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
• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification 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
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/register compliant with the overall execution plan
• Prepare/review Hook-up installation procedures
• Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• 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
• Provide E&I input to pre-comm. activities and offshore hook-ups
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• 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
• Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
• 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
• Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment/systems and services for detailing the scope
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedules
• 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
• Review and check the electrical equipment list
• 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
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• 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
• Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
• Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve load lists or update load lists issued by Customer
• Update and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk materials
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve spare part lists and preservation reports
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve cable drum schedules
• Review and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays, channel trays, single tubing, etc.) where detailing is not done
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
• 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
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical Engineering
• Participate in HAZOP and SIL Studies
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve electrical equipment building layout drawings
• Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
• 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
• Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
• Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single discipline check/interdisciplinary check (IDC)
• Identify special tools, equipment, and requirements for commissioning and Hook-up
• Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
• Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity

Requirements

• C&E chart and ESD logic diagrams
• 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
• SLD, Interconnection, and trouble-shooting drawings
• Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• All electrical studies using approved software
• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance