Lead Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced, technically proficient, and results-driven Lead Electrical Engineer to lead its Electrical Engineering and Design Unit. Key Responsibilities Lead the Electrical Engineering and Design Unit and coordinate all electrical engineering activities and deliverables across projects. Develop discipline scopes of work, design basis documents, technical specifications, project proposals, resource plans, man-hour estimates, and delivery schedules. Manage electrical engineering budgets, material quantities, project costs, schedules, productivity, and changes in project scope. Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, including load assessments, short-circuit studies, protection coordination, and voltage-drop calculations, using applicable engineering software. Prepare, review, and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, datasheets, and vendor documentation. Conduct technical bid evaluations, review vendor offers, recommend technically compliant vendors, and prepare Technical Bid Analysis reports. Coordinate effectively with clients, Project Management Consultants (PMC), vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical queries and obtain approvals. Lead vendor kick-off meetings, design reviews, technical clarifications, progress monitoring, and reviews of vendor deliverables. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and other inspections to verify compliance with project specifications. Identify value engineering opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and design optimization strategies without compromising safety, quality, or technical integrity. Conduct interdisciplinary design reviews and ensure timely issuance of all project deliverables. Support business development and tendering activities through technical proposals, scope definition, man-hour estimation, and schedule development. Monitor project KPIs, engineering productivity, milestones, change tracking, schedule performance, and dashboard reporting. Mentor and develop junior engineers, promote technical knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Extensive relevant experience in electrical engineering and design, preferably within the oil and gas, EPC, industrial, or infrastructure sectors. Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams and managing multidisciplinary project deliverables. Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design calculations, applicable codes and standards, technical specifications, and engineering software. Proven experience in vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and client/PMC interface. Experience in project planning, cost control, resource management, change management, and engineering productivity monitoring. Strong leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality engineering outputs within agreed budgets and schedules.