General Responsibilities:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Electrical Engineering through professional development activities.
• Report activities (progress, variations, technical issues) to the manager.
• Participate in resolving unexpected technical difficulties and other design-related issues with the Design Manager.

During Project Stages:

Tendering Stage:

• Review client/consultant tender documents.
• Identify deviations from standards, codes, and civil defense requirements.
• Prepare tender queries for unclear or conflicting technical matters.
• Propose recommendations for better design or cost reduction.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and preliminary design.
• Review technical documents from suppliers.

Design Stage:

• Study client/consultant tender documents and specifications along with tender queries.
• Design complete electrical systems, including drawings, technical documents, schedules, schematics, and diagrams per specifications, standards, codes, and civil defense guidelines.
• Perform detailed calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, earthing, and circuit breaker selectivity/discrimination) with and without software.
• Follow up on design documents until client/consultant approval.
• Respond to queries/comments/letters from client/consultant.
• Provide technical/cost impact feedback for deviations from tender documents.
• Attend meetings to discuss and demonstrate technical matters.
• Provide design input for coordination drawings.
• Coordinate with other Metro Groups for optimal design solutions.
• Review documents from other teams related to our work.
• Follow quality procedures in all design stages.
• Perform value engineering studies to reduce costs while meeting client requirements.
• Communicate project information effectively to the line manager/project team.
• Report activities (progress, variations, technical issues) to the manager.
• Alert management in case of risk identification.

Materials Control:

• Prepare Material Take Off (MTO).
• Review supplier documents and coordinate with suppliers and procurement until finalizing Purchase Orders (PO).
• Provide input in Electrical System Manufacturing.
• Review material submittals from suppliers and ensure equipment compatibility with tender documents.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for power supply equipment.

Site/Construction Stage:

• Perform regular site visits to identify and resolve site problems.
• Review and address construction issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare As Built drawings.

 

Competencies and Critical Success FactorsFunctional Competencies:Lead knowledge-sharing efforts and continuous collaboration within the project team.Build and maintain a professional network of contacts, fostering positive internal and external communication and collaboration.Generate new ideas, propose approaches, and identify best practices for effective business execution.Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:Understand Colas Rail-Egypt's core business and possess fundamental technical knowledge.Demonstrate proficiency in organizational policies, procedures, and corporate governance.Exhibit strong skills in information technology (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Core Competencies and SkillsInnovativeness, resourcefulness, and quick learning capacity.Ethical and integrity-driven behavior.Self-motivated with commitment to organizational success.Effective team player with strong communication skills.Ability to multitask and perform with minimal supervision.Continuous tendency to learn, share knowledge, and encourage team contribution.Solid work ethics and dedication to safety and health of employees/colleagues.Qualifications/Experience RequiredEducation:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.Masters/MBA or PMP is a plus.Experience:Excellent knowledge in REVIT & AutoCAD.Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.Familiarity with electric system modeling software.Fundamental BIM knowledge is highly preferred.Advanced Microsoft Office skills.Language Requirements:Arabic & English proficiency is a must; knowledge of French is a plus.