Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

Job Type: ContractWork period: Monday - FridayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Lyon, France (Villeurbanne)

Lead Electrical Engineer responsibilities in the energy sector, focusing on coordinating and delivering electrical engineering projects on a multi-project basis within a full-time contract role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Engineering: Oversee and guide the electrical engineering aspects of projects.
• Project Organization: Interface with project teams, clients, and other disciplines while managing reporting and planning.
• Technical Execution: Draft electrical specifications and requisitions, ensuring effective coordination of engineering efforts.
• Specification Development: Specify electrical equipment including LV & MV switchboards, LV motors, and VSDs.
• Technical Bid Preparation: Prepare technical bid comparison tables for vendor selection.
• Vendor Review: Review and comment on vendor drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Protection Schemes: Develop protection schemes and typical diagrams for electrical systems.
• Power Calculations: Conduct consumer lists and power balance calculations to optimize system performance.
• Installation Studies: Perform installation studies to assess project feasibility.
• Interdisciplinary Meetings: Participate in project meetings with clients and suppliers to ensure alignment.
• Subcontractor Follow-up: Manage and follow up on engineering subcontractors based in India.
• Construction Work Packages: Prepare comprehensive construction work packages for project execution.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of French and English.
• Engineering Expertise: Strong knowledge of engineering methods, phases, specifications, and data sheets.
• Electrical Standards Mastery: In-depth understanding of electrical standards and calculation methods.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Excel, Word, Visio; experience with Caneco BT, ETAP, and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Autonomy and Coordination: Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with teams.
• Education & Experience: Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Certifications: Electrical authorization required.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with additional experience in revamping projects preferred.