HVDC Tender Technical Manager

Job Description Summary

The Tender Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the overall technical coordination and management during the tender phase of large or complex projects. These projects may involve HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology on offshore platforms and require collaboration with multiple stakeholders worldwide.The Tender Engineering Manager is acting as as a HVDC Technical Bid Leader an the primary technical point of contact with the customer.

This role ensures that all technical aspects of the tender are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer requirements. The Tender Engineering Manager also leads the development of optimal technical solutions and manages the technical risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall technical coordination and management during the tendering phase of HVDC project.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Customer and is accountable for working with the tender team to develop of the best technical solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring the technical tender design meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage the global schedule of tender engineering activities, ensure the implementation of Engineering Processes, and oversee technical coordination across the various work packages of large or complex projects.
• Provide technical solutions are selected (safe, reliable, cost-effective, easy to install, and operate) in line with customer expectations, while delivering the necessary documentation according to the tender general time schedule
• Estimate the project engineering budget and developing the project execution Engineering design strategy in collaboration with the Regional Technical Tendering Leader, the Regional Engineering Leader, and with support from Project Engineering Managers.
• Manage the project from the execution phase (Order to Remittance - OTR), Functional Engineering Leaders (such as Control, Platform, Layout/Design leaders)
• Coordinate Project Engineers who have led similar projects during the execution stage to leverage

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university Proficiency in English is required, while Arabic or other language skills are a plus
• Minimum 10 years experience in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong team management skills and accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
• Experience in the HVDC/Grid Solution Integration industry is mandatory.
• Exposure to an international organizational culture is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management, customer orientation, stress management, and time management.

Desired Characteristics

• Mastering of some engineering processes such as: Civil work, Plant configuration, control &protection hardware, System & performance studies, or Electrical design.
• Experience with relevant standards and codes including IEC 62351, IEEE 1588, IEEE 802, IEEE 1402, IEC 62351, IEC 62501, and NERC CIP
• Knowledge of Independent System Operators and utilities technical standards including ConEd, PJM, NE, and NYPA