Secondary Design Senior Lead

Job Summary:The Electrical Secondary Senior Lead will lead and manage Secondary Design activities within the Electrical discipline, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering outputs in accordance with project requirements and industry standardsThe role combines technical leadership, project coordination, and hands-on engineering, with responsibility for guiding the team, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring consistent application of company procedures and best practices.Duties & Responsibilites:Lead and mentor a Secondary design electrical engineering team, providing technical guidance and ensuring successful project delivery.Ensure compliance of all electrical deliverables with project specifications, local and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC, Egyptian Codes), safety standards, as well as industry best practices.Adhere to and enforce PGESCO's design and quality procedures, ensuring a consistent and high-quality output.Prepare and review key secondary design deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Protection & Control Logic diagrams, Interlocking diagrams, and Meter & Relay diagrams.Lead and review electrical calculations including battery and DC system sizing, MV&LV cables, switchgear, and emergency diesel generator sizing.Review CT/VT sizing calculations and protection relay settings for MV, LV, and HV systems.Prepare and review control and protection cable schedules, termination schedules, and related BOQs.Prepare and review equipment specifications ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.Evaluate supplier proposals and review vendor drawings and calculations related to protection, and control systems.Coordinate with other disciplines (Primary, Civil, Mechanical, I&C) to ensure proper integration of secondary systemsConduct technical reviews, perform value engineering, and resolve complex engineering issues to provide optimized design solutions.Monitor project progress and support planning to meet project schedules and milestonesAct as a focal point for secondary design activities with internal and external stakeholdersSupport project execution by identifying risks and proposing mitigation measures related to electrical design.Support Business Development activities through technical input and proposal preparation when required.Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices.Develop team performance and ensure alignment with project objectives and organizational standards.Provide electrical expertise and support across all project types, ensuring efficient and reliable design solutions.Perform critical calculations and prepare key deliverables, when required.General Requirements & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering – Electrical Power Major. (A higher degree (Master’s, PhD) is aplus).(11-15) years of working experience in Secondary Design in Power Generation and/or HV Substation Projects.Strong knowledge of protection and control systems, relay coordination, and secondary design engineering.Good understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations (IEC, IEEE, NEC,etc.).Proficiency in relevant electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ETAB, relay setting tools,MS Office Experience in reviewing and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering deliverables.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and work within a team environment.Experience with international projects and multi-cultural environments is a plus.Skills:Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.Strong leadership and team management capabilities.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.