Electrical Engineer

Major / Primary Responsibilities

• Work with data center HLD/LLD/Shop-drawing, including :
• Technical proposal;
• Baseline / Concept scheme drawings and schedules;
• Electrical load calculation and main equipment specification;
• Bassline bill of quantities (BoQ); Concept reports;
• Responsibility matrix;
• All documentation required to compile high level project costs and in order to advise final design brief for completion by relevant country’s local consultants.
• Design experience, Capacity to do the LLD, BoQ;
• Professional with electrical related materials, specifications, cost.
• Provide support for: Project management, including sub-contractor selection & management, supply chain, procurement, process management and acceptance.
• Lead the electrical work implement onsite, manage the relationship with customer and third party consultant or supervision;
• Finalize the work SOP(standard of procedure ) and onsite check subcontractor installation quality;
• Coordinate different team
• Manage the project implement plan and catch up if any delay

Other Competencies / Attributes:

• Effective communications skills
• Persuasive and good presentation skills
• Strong consulting skills with excellent commercial awareness.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven conflict and issue management skills
• Experience of working with audiences with varying levels of technical understanding in different cultures
• Team-oriented leadership and management skills and a professional attitude towards colleagues and clients
• Must be presentable, articulate, reliable, committed and resilient
• Work on multiple data center construction projects and capital improvement projects simultaneously

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical) non-negotiable.
• Professional registration preferred.
• Working in local consultant company is prefer, design and supervision experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 year’s electrical implement experience, involving medium to large scale and complex projects (experience with data centre, mission critical and industrial projects preferred).
• Minimum 3 large scale projects implement experience (electrical work response).
• In-depth knowledge of electrical system for the construction of buildings, including:
• Low voltage distribution
• Medium voltage distribution (11-33 kV)
• UPS, battery, rectifier, generator and diesel fuel systems
• ELV systems design and integration, such as CCTV, access control, data networks and fire alarm / detection systems
• General: Electrical load analysis, fault level calculations, cable / equipment section
• Complex services co-ordination
• Solar Energy System
• Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards including Uptime Institute, TIA 942 and local standard as well as vendors and technologies as that relate to the Data Center facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and industry standard electrical modelling software.
• Vendor and consultant management skills.
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards across the Southern Africa region. International project and program experience.
• Excellent communication skills capability, attention to detail, and high quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
• Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously and good project management capability.
• Ability to travel all in Kenya and east Africa regional.