Electrical Engineer

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General background:

• Our client is undertaking a project that aims to restore access to critical urban service in selected cities within the Republic of Yemen under Yemen Integrated Urban Services Emergency Project – Phase 2 (YIUSEP-II). One of these services is Energy services.
• Our client will be responsible for the design & implementation works of PV solar systems & diesel gensets that will increase the targeted facilities’ reliability & service capacity.
• All of that to be done ensuring highest standards in design & respect of ‘state of the art’ requirements for aesthetics, safety & sustainability.

Purpose of the assignment:

• To hire professional Consultant Engineer able to provide a variety of engineering services required by our client under instructions & directions of the Project Manager, Renewable Energy Specialist & City Engineer.

Role objectives:
The engineering services desired include, but are not limited to:
Prepare of design studies:
The scope is to prepare technical designs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) & tender documents of solar system & / or genset system solutions to target facilities in accordance with our clients guidelines & standards. This will include but not limited to:

• Carry out field visits to target facilities which may include traveling to various governorates to:
• Inspect & verify the actual needs.
• Consult with the facility’s management & administration about the expected needs.
• Identify the required space for system required components such as solar PV panels, distribution & control boards, batteries, diesel generators & fuel tanks.
• Identify connection points & assess their ability to withstand new sources.
• Estimate the average electricity loads of targeted facilities.
• Data collection for the electricity consuming equipment within the facility along with their wattage & its daily operational hours.
• Prepare accurate single line diagrams for the facility’s electrical network.
• Identify possible cable routes & any possible obstacles.
• The engineer shall be familiar with measurement instruments & apparatus required for such assignment including Power Quality Analyzer (PQA) with data logger & clamp meter as minimum.

Prepare appropriate energy system designs for target facilities based on actual electricity measurements, needs & according to site suitability. This will include the following:

• A full description of the target facility including its location (with GIS coordinates), existing capacity, functionality, provide photographs for the available electricity sources, loads, & the available areas for the system.
• AutoCAD drawings for the available areas presenting the south direction & azimuth, illustrating the proposed location for the inverter & storage systems & / or gensets & fuel tanks.
• The design shall consider HSSE & aesthetic concerns.

Provide technical & administrative support throughout all stages of designing processes & respond for any inquiries & modification requests from design review team through our cients Energy Specialist until getting final approval & design certificate.
Working in coordination with our clients Renewable Energy Coordinator, City Engineers & Social Safeguard Officer.
The consultant will prepare & deliver the required documents in a professional way within specified working period which will include but not limited to:

• Technical assessment report.
• High quality digital photographs.
• AutoCAD detailed design using approved layout templates.
• Sizing calculation sheets.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ), including detailed specifications & cost estimation.

All team’s members shall be working side by side & perform all tasks assigned cooperatively.
Protecting the confidentiality of work.
Any additional duties required as needed within the scope of the project.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the Project Manager.

Key competencies:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• For a Bachelor Degree, 4 years working experience in project assessment, design & management experience in Solar PV systems & diesel gensets projects is essential.
• Experience in the usage of computers & software packages (Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Office).
• Very good knowledge in written & oral English & Arabic languages is required.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management:

• This role will work in coordination with our clients Renewable Energy Coordinator, City Engineers & Social Safeguard Officer.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.