Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of electrical engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the engineering function. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to electrical engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards; Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective; Apply expertise to the most complex problems; Manage own time to meet objectives and, as Lead Engineer, forecast and plan resource requirements; Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives; Communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes; Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget; Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resources; Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified; Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying corrective action; Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings; Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution; Identify changes to scope and raise change notifications; Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; Prepare estimates for bid proposals; Raise technical queries to obtain missing information; Prepare, review, and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Provide technical direction and review of Designers; Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; Provide technical support to fabrication queries; Keep Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of activities and concerns; Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports; Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals; Present issues and problems to Customers promptly; Capture lessons learned; Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers; Supervise and guide assigned engineers; Assign personnel to analyze and design tasks; Monitor costs of own work processes; Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions; Assist in maintenance of departmental technical guidelines; Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards; Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MDR procedures; Participate in McDermott forums as subject matter expert; Provide information on employee performance; Assist in interviewing job applicants; Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts; Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans; Plan, organize and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets; Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule; Prepare working forecasts; Alert project team of any deviation from scope; Monitor KPI measurement results; Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers; Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, bid tabulations, recommendations, and purchase requisitions; Lead Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews; Review comments from Customers and other agencies; Assist in quarterly forecasts and manpower planning; Anticipate project engineering needs; Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items; Assist in performance evaluation of project team members; Review and approve material lists, P&ID, electrical specifications, data sheets, studies, drawings, load lists, spare part lists, pre-commissioning, cable drum schedules, and key discipline deliverables; Participate in HAZOP and SIL studies

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; 20+ years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design; Good communication and presentation skills; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst

Nice to have

Master's Degree; Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society