Team Leader-Electrical & Instrumentation
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Process Engineering
In short
This role leads an Electrical & Instrumentation Design engineering team, ensuring reliable and compliant solutions for various industries. Responsibilities include technical governance, resource planning, project execution, and people development, with a focus on digitalization and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead Electrical Power & Automation Engineering, including design, review, and technical governance of electrical power distribution, MCCs, motors, control panels, and automation solutions.
- Oversee Instrumentation & Control System Engineering, covering instrumentation architecture, P&IDs, PLC/SCADA systems, and safety-related control functions.
- Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, ISA, IECEx, ATEX, UL, NFPA, NEC, CE, etc.) and customer specifications.
- Provide technical leadership for bid engineering, detailed design, vendor evaluation, FAT/SAT, site support, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Drive standardization, EPLAN-based engineering, design automation, digitalization, AI adoption, and knowledge management.
- Plan and monitor project execution within scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Allocate and manage engineering resources and capacity.
- Lead, develop, and coach team members using competency frameworks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Create a psychologically safe working environment that supports engagement and learning.
- Act as a key technical interface for customers, consultants, and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
- Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and engineering efficiency projects.
- Contribute to the development of technical databases, checklists, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Min. 10 years of relevant industry experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably within compressor or process package projects.
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in EPLAN.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong engineering judgment and problem-solving capability.
- Structured planning and execution skills.
- Customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
- Quality, safety, and compliance orientation.
- People development and performance management skills.
- Stakeholder collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage under time pressure.
- Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
- Exposure to PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or equivalent).
- Exposure to automation and engineering digitalization tools.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- A culture of trust, accountability, and ownership.
- Opportunities for lifelong learning and structured career development.
- Purpose-driven innovation powered by people.
- Strong focus on health, safety, and employee well-being.
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