Electrical / Mechanical Engineer (with Energy experience)

This role requires strong expertise in rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, power plant auxiliaries, and asset management, with the ability to supervise engineers and technical teams to ensure optimal plant operations, compliance, and performance improvement.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT REQUIRED:

Registered Mechanical Engineer

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. 8 years of experience in power industry operations or maintenance

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literate and proficient in software applications (Windows, MS Office)
• Proficiency in data processing and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Business Writing Skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of O&M policies, lifecycle management, and compliance standards
• Good knowledge in hydraulics, network capacity analysis, pressure management, and leakage analysis
• Advance knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Advanced analytical and project management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive group-level initiatives

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the development and periodic revision of group-wide O&M policies
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure plant-level compliance with power supply agreements, market strategies, and regulatory standards
• Lead in the design, review, and evaluation of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, pipelines, valves, compressors, generators, and treatment equipment.

• Lead the development of centralized maintenance schedules for major preventive maintenance activities
• Provide technical oversight and strategic recommendations for decommissioning and mothballing activities, including cost-benefit analysis and risk mitigation

• Review, endorse, and provide final recommendations for significant system or process changes
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges related to proposed changes

• Support operation and maintenance activities for:

1. Power generation systems

• b. Water supply systems (deep wells, reservoirs, pumping stations, distribution lines)

• Lead supplier evaluations, technical purchase reviews, and contract assessments to ensure adherence to group standards
• Drive improvements in procurement processes to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines

• Develop group-wide technical manpower strategies, ensuring alignment with project and operational needs
• Provide advisory support for recruitment, training, and development of technical personnel

• Chair monthly technical conferences, driving discussions on critical O&M topics
• Represent the O&M group in high-level management meetings and external stakeholder engagements

• Manage major mechanical projects
• Perform detailed technical evaluations
• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety codes
• Develop safety protocols for mechanical systems.
• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering complete electrical engineering packages for assigned projects across project development, project implementation, and O&M advisory services.

The role exercises independent technical judgment, validates engineering outputs, manages electrical design interfaces, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.

The position serves as the electrical discipline lead on medium-scale projects and provides technical guidance to Engineer-1 and Engineer-2 personnel.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Electrical Engineer (required)
• Professional Electrical Engineer (preferred but not mandatory)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5–8 years of relevant experience in power generation, substations, renewable energy integration, industrial facilities, or utility systems

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Advanced knowledge of power system design and protection
• Strong proficiency in engineering software and simulation tools
• Ability to lead electrical discipline design for medium-scale projects
• Strong understanding of PEC, IEC, IEEE, Grid Code, and related standards
• Technical decision-making capability
• Contractor and vendor technical coordination skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability
• Structured technical reporting and documentation capability

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development of electrical system architecture including SLDs, protection philosophy, grounding systems, and interconnection design.
• Perform and validate detailed engineering calculations including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.
• Approve discipline-level design outputs prior to submission for senior review.
• Ensure electrical design integration with civil, mechanical, and control systems.
• Review and finalize technical specifications and bid documentation.
• Manage revision control and ensure design consistency throughout project lifecycle

• Lead detailed power system studies including grid compliance evaluation and arc flash analysis.
• Validate simulation assumptions and ensure alignment with actual site constraints.
• Review and approve protection relay settings and coordination studies.
• Identify technical risks associated with system configuration and integration.
• Recommend optimized system solutions based on technical and operational considerations.
• Provide structured technical reports with defensible engineering conclusions.

• Lead electrical portion of technical due diligence for acquisition or development projects.
• Evaluate equipment condition, system limitations, and integration challenges in brownfield facilities.
• Assess remaining useful life and technical viability of electrical assets.
• Identify compliance gaps with regulatory and grid requirements.
• Quantify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Present technical findings to management and stakeholders when required

• Review and approve contractor shop drawings and detailed design submissions.
• Lead electrical technical discussions with EPCs, OEMs, and contractors.
• Resolve technical issues arising during construction and installation.
• Monitor discipline-level schedule and deliverable compliance.
• Support evaluation of technical bid submissions and contract clarifications.
• Ensure alignment between approved design intent and site execution.

• Lead technical review of maintenance strategies and system modifications.
• Provide engineering evaluation during major outages or equipment failures.
• Review Management of Change (MOC) proposals for electrical systems.
• Recommend system improvements to enhance reliability and safety.
• Mentor Engineer-1 and Engineer-2 personnel and review their outputs.
• Contribute to development of internal engineering standards and best practices.

• Lead electrical discipline during FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Validate commissioning procedures and test results against design criteria.
• Approve readiness for energization from electrical standpoint.
• Oversee troubleshooting of major technical issues during commissioning.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of final testing documentation.
• Provide post-energization technical support during initial operation period.