Power Supply Design Engineer
Power Supply Design Engineer
Job Title: Power Supply Engineer.
Core Functions and Key Responsibilities:
General Duties:
- Stay updated with electrical engineering trends and best practices.
- Report progress and technical issues to the manager.
Project Stages:
Tendering Stage:
- Review and analyze client/consultant tender documents for deviations from standards.
- Prepare and present tender queries on unclear or conflicting technical issues.
- Recommend design improvements or cost reductions.
- Prepare BOQ and preliminary designs and evaluate suppliers' documents.
Design Stage:
- Study and adhere to tender documents and specifications.
- Design complete electrical systems including drawings, technical documents, schedules, and schematics per client specifications and standards.
- Conduct detailed calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuits).
- Follow up on design approvals and address client/consultant queries.
- Provide feedback on deviations from tender documents.
- Participate in technical meetings and contribute to coordination drawings.
- Coordinate with other Metro Groups and review related documents for optimal design solutions.
- Perform value engineering studies to reduce costs without compromising client requirements.
- Communicate project information to the line manager and alert them of risks.
Materials Control:
- Prepare material take-off (MTO) lists.
- Review and coordinate suppliers' documents to finalize purchase orders.
- Contribute to electrical system manufacturing and ensure material compatibility with tender documents.
- Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT) for power supply equipment.
Site/Construction Stage:
- Conduct site visits to identify and solve site problems.
- Resolve construction issues and document lessons learned.
- Perform and update As-Built drawings.
Competencies and Success Factors:
Functional Competencies:
- Lead knowledge-sharing within the project team.
- Build a professional network and foster positive communication.
- Propose effective business approaches.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
- Understand Colas Rail-Egypt’s core business concepts.
- Possess knowledge of organizational policies and IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Core Competencies and Skills:
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, quick learning, and ethical integrity.
- Exhibit self-motivation, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Encourage open communication within the team.
- Multitask efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Maintain strong work ethics and prioritize the safety and health of colleagues.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master's or MBA/PMP is a plus.
Experience:
- Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Strong attention to detail and good customer-facing skills.
- Familiarity with electric system modeling software; basic BIM knowledge preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory; French is an asset.
