Head of Design (Electrical)

Job Overview

Design Electrical role is to lead and manage the electrical, electronics, and instrumentation design activities, ensuring alignment with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. This role is essential for developing integrated, high-quality electrical systems that meet the functional, safety, and performance needs of shipbuilding projects. The Section Head will engage with internal and external stakeholders to address technical requirements, ensure quality control, and support the shipyard’s goal of delivering durable, high-performing vessels.

This group is more than 100+ year old engineering & project-oriented conglomerate with businesses across Oil & Gas, Shipyard, Heavy Engineering , Textile, and Energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Systems Design and Project Management
• Design Electrical is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and integration of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems for shipbuilding projects
• Develop and oversee the design of main power generation, distribution systems, and emergency power systems tailored to shipbuilding specifications, ensuring energy efficiency and redundancy.
• Manage the integration of power sources, including primary, backup, and alternative energy solutions (e.g., battery systems), to meet the vessel's operational requirements
• Deep understanding of industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, NEMA, NEC, IEEE)
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS and HMI systems (e.g., Cemat S7)

Core Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in electrical, electronics, and instrumentation design within shipbuilding or marine engineering environments
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing design projects, overseeing design teams, and handling cross-functional collaborations in a shipyard or similar setting
• Demonstrated track record in project management, technical oversight, and compliance with industry standards
• Hands-on experience with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational assessments is beneficial
• Detailed design knowledge in Electrical Power and Load Analysis, cable sizing and short circuit calculations.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and protection

Desirable:

• Leading and managing multidisciplinary design teams
• Overseeing the development and review of electrical designs and drawings
• Ensuring project compliance with technical, safety, and quality standards
• Conducting design reviews and quality checks
• Effective cross-functional collaboration (with clients, project managers, other departments)