ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LEAD

BH-341654
  • negotiable
  • Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
  • Permanent
  • Construction & Infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Primary System Design
Responsibilities may include:
  • Development of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Substation and switchyard layouts, including section views
  • Earthing and lightning protection system design
  • Conductor and busbar sizing
  • Technical reviews and design coordination
Secondary System Design
Responsibilities may include:
  • Protection and metering single line diagrams
  • Control and protection schematics
  • Termination drawings
  • Control and protection panel design
  • Relay protection and metering integration
Technical Studies (Preferred Experience)
Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:
  • Load flow studies
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Protection coordination studies
  • Arc flash assessments
  • Earthing and lightning system analysis
  • EMC/EMI studies
  • Electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies
  • Equipment specification development
  • Cable thermal rating and sizing calculations
Experience using power system modelling and analysis software is desirable.
Leadership & Project Delivery
  • Lead engineering design activities and technical reviews.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and delivery.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and review technical reports and engineering documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experienced in high-voltage substation, transmission, or distribution engineering.
  • Proven experience in electrical design for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards and industry best practices.
  • Demonstrated project leadership and team management capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following tools is preferred:
  • ETAP
  • SKM
  • PSS®E
  • PSCAD
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • CDEGS
  • CYMCAP
  • EPLAN
  • AutoCAD


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