Technical Director Power Networks

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our power networks team. We are seeking an Industry Leader with proven Technical Leadership coupled with core Electrical expertise with proven experience on HV Sub-stations while working on Power Transmission & Distribution Projects. The incumbent would be a proven leader with strong technical and managerial expertise who will be managing power networks team, grow the consulting business, enable timely and quality delivery of projects and act as the front face to our key clients in Middle East.

• Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

• 20 years of experience of working in a lead role on large-size capital projects. Middle East experience is preferred.

• PMP Certification and C.Eng/P.Eng status will be highly desired.

• Experience of working on projects with Middle East Utilities like TAQA/ADDC/SEC/NGSA/DEWA will be strong differentiator.

• Strong understanding of international codes and standards is highly desirable. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

Role relating to Technical Director– Power Networks for Power Transmission & Distribution business.

This includes (but not limited to):

• This role includes overall techno managerial leadership which will entail technical leadership responsibilities including business growth, client management, project delivery, bids & proposals & people management (utilization, mentoring, training, team growth) etc. 

• The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in both primary & secondary detailed engineering of EHV substations and subject matter expert at least one of them.

• Expertise in conceptual engineering drawings & designs (calculations), BOQs for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 132 kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 220 kV voltages and above).

• Manage a team of engineers and designers while taking overall responsibility of carrying out electrical design review and basic engineering works including sizing calculations, layouts, BOQ and provide necessary technical inputs to designers, procurement assistance in compliance with tender specifications and design basis, within budgeted man-hour and project schedules.

• Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, LT AC/DC diagrams.

• Experience of conducting feasibility studies, conceptual design report (CDR), design reviews and monitoring the site supervision work on OE roles.

• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.

• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.

• Lead the proposal and bidding work for all power & network related projects.

• Collaborate with GCC (India) and WSP ME Leaders and act as the interface for GCC team for successful delivery of the PT&D projects.

• Overall People Leader with responsibility manage a team while being responsible for team’s utilization, growth Retention and R&R, Training Need Identification of the team members. Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

• Drive the culture of quality, delivery excellence and safety in line with WSPs ways of working and business management system while ensuring compliance with WSP’s policies and procedures. 

• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.

• Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in technical domain, project management processes/activities.

• Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.