Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Responsibility

Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and quality is acceptable.  Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned personnel.  Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise..

  Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, recommends promotions and salary actions, and recommends training and development for assigned personnel.

Helps to define discipline design organization and participation on a project, including scope of work, design criteria, schedules, standards, and procedures.

Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.

Provides technical direction, making decisions and/or obtaining additional technical staff assistance as the situation warrants.  This may include obtaining the services of consultants.

Promotes technical excellence on the project, including furthering the Quality Improvement Process.

Ensures that adequate checking is performed in accordance with discipline checking policy and procedures.

Ensures that discipline design work is coordinated with project staff and Engineers from other disciplines by maintaining clear and frequent communications.

Advises engineering and project management regarding any problem areas, staffing requirements, delays in production, scope changes, or other events, which could effect project completion and/or profitability.

Initiates and/or reviews change order requests for additions, deletions, or changes to the original scope of work.

Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.

Supervises the production of project drawings and design calculations, Recommends and prepares technical papers, performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate in addition to level 3.

Recommends design methods, equipment use, etc., for discipline standards.

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Competencies Required

General attributes required of all DeltaAfrik employees include:

Integrity & Trust, Action orientation, Drive for Results, Zero Harm, Technical & Functional Skill, Customer Focus, Dealing with Change, Building Business Relationships, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making, Organising, Work / Life Balance, Planning, Business Acumen, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating Skills, Conflict Management, Developing Team Members and Building Effective Teams.

Job Specific Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the latest applicable engineering codes and standards, design practices and design quality standards.

Perform Power System Analysis.  Prepare Single Line Diagrams. Prepare Hazardous Area classification. Develop Electrical Load Schedule. Review Vendor documentation. • Attend technical meetings

Expert knowledge of Health, safety and environment design, application of knowledge to add value. Proficient in understanding and implementation of engineering and design process, Designs for constructability, commissioning, operations and maintenance etc

Industry Specific Experience:

10 – 12 years industry specific experience.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Hse Capability:

Commitment to safe working practices and ability to promote safety consciousness within the department

It Skills:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficiency in use ETAP or SKM Power Tool software. Knowledge of CAD

People Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop effective business relationships, good communication skills, team management and development skills, collaborative leadership style, coaching and facilitation skills, interdepartmental team relationships

Moving Forward Together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.