Technical Office Team Leader – Electrical Design

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Develop and review MV/LV distribution designs, single-line diagrams, load schedules, and transformer and generator sizing.

• Review cable and circuit breaker selection, load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies.

• Design and review earthing, lightning protection, and indoor/outdoor lighting systems.

• Review LV panels, MCCs, and distribution board designs, including manufacturing drawings.

• Coordinate low-current and fire alarm interfaces with specialist teams.

• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC standards, the Egyptian Electrical Code, utility requirements, and relevant project codes.

Tendering & Estimation

• Review RFQs, tender drawings, and technical specifications.

• Prepare technical clarifications, quantity take-offs, BOQs, and technical offers.

• Support estimation through accurate material and labor quantities.

• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor offers and prepare technical/commercial comparison sheets.

Technical Office & Approvals

• Prepare and review shop drawings, calculations, and as-built drawings.

• Prepare material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and material inspection requests.

• Follow up on consultant approvals and close technical comments.

• Coordinate utility and authority submissions as required.

Team Leadership

• Plan, assign, and monitor technical office activities across projects and tenders.

• Review team deliverables before submission to clients, consultants, or site.

• Coach engineers and draftsmen and improve design standards, calculation templates, and drawing libraries.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design and/or technical office roles.

• Proven experience leading or supervising engineers.

• Hands-on experience in industrial projects, MEP building projects, or both.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP or equivalent power system study software, DIALux/DIALux evo, and MS Office, including advanced Excel.

• Good knowledge of IEC standards, the Egyptian Electrical Code, IEEE 80, and NFPA 72.

• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English.

• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.