The E&I Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all electrical and instrumentation engineering activities on assigned projects. This role ensures that electrical and instrumentation systems are designed, procured, installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with all relevant codes, standards, client requirements, and safety practices. The E&I Lead acts as the primary technical point of contact for E&I matters, coordinating between cross-discipline teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables, including specifications, drawings, datasheets, calculations, and schedules.
Oversee all E&I engineering activities during basic and detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Interface with project management, other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure integration of E&I systems.
Review and approve E&I design documents, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, ATEX), and regulatory requirements.
Develop and monitor project E&I scope, budgets, schedules, and manpower requirements.
Manage and coordinate E&I deliverables with procurement, construction, automation, quality control, and commissioning teams.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL, and constructability workshops as applicable.
Prepare and evaluate technical bid packages, review vendor documents, and manage supplier interfaces.
Supervise field installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems; resolve site issues as needed.
Support development of control system architectures and integration with process automation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
Contribute to and enforce project safety requirements (LOTO, arc flash studies, hazardous area classification, etc.).
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
Deliver regular progress reports to project management and participate in stakeholder and client meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is an asset.
7+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, with significant exposure to large-scale projects.
Strong knowledge of international electrical and instrumentation codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., IEC, NEC, IEEE, ISA).
Experience leading multidisciplinary E&I teams across all project phases.
Demonstrated ability to manage E&I design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
Proficiency with relevant design, modeling, and calculation tools/software.
Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Professional Engineer (PE or equivalent) registration is preferred.
Familiarity with safety regulations and EHS best practices.
Technical leadership and team management
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Multidisciplinary project coordination
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication and stakeholder management
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