DPS is a leading Project Management and Engineering Company serving industry around the world for 40 years. Our reputation is based on forming successful partnerships with our clients, providing them with innovative designs and cost-effective solutions in the context of sound judgment, strong management and technical excellence.

We provide Full-Service Engineering for our clients including Project and Programme Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health & Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification and Start-up on numerous projects across a range of market sectors. Our Main market sectors are; Advanced Technology, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Medical Technologies, Oil and Gas, Science & Education, Food & Beverage and Energy.

Position summary:

This challenging position involves Managing the Electrical, instrumentation and Life Safety Systems department, working as part of a multi-discipline highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specializ987224.065255ed facilities being constructed today. Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites.

Key responsibilities:

• Be the Global Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) for the ATG group, leading and controlling the design for Electrical systems.
• Managing the E,I&C department comprised of engineering leads and designers including all performance reviews
• Develop continuous improvement and training specific to the disciplines within the department.
• Direct the performance of engineering tasks by other discipline team members for the design of Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities, datacentres and institutional facilities.  
• Writes scope of work for Electrical design based on preliminary review, User requirement Specifications (URS’s) and client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyse operation of existing systems.
• Identify and research future Semiconductor and datacentre industry trends. Keep on top of technology and industry developments;
• Assist in the development of group’s systems, procedures, standards and knowledge management;
• Prepare and participate in project proposals, man-hour estimating and client presentations;
• Support Business Development through client engagement at senior levels;
• Take responsible charge of the electrical design, including technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of electrical construction documents.
• Analyz987224.065255e and design complex building systems, including: i. Medium and low voltage power systems   ii. Lighting, grounding, and process heating systems   iii. Standby generator and UPS systems for critical power needs
• Are responsible for up front site selection and due diligence activities. 
• Exercise judgment in developing plans or alternatives and work with teams to assure quality plans.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities. 
• Review construction submittals for conformance with the intent of contract and design documents.
•  Provide guidance and mentoring to project electrical engineers and designers on a project-by- project basis. 
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. 
• Direct the use of Easypower/ SKM Power tools software to design, optimiz987224.065255e and troubleshoot electrical systems. 
• Develop system sequences of operation and line diagrams.

Skills & experience required:

• Third level degree in a relevant Electrical Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in with several years as design discipline lead with a preferable knowledge of systems integrations within a semiconductor/high technology environment. Having Experience ideally in: Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, data centre/mission critical facility or manufacturing project experience.
• Be able to provide load calculation, siz987224.065255e and specific switchgear, switchboard and panel board and motors.
• Experience with Easy power/SKM Powertools software.
• ATEX Experience
• Experience in application of National Rules for Electrical Installations (ET101) and applicable local building/specialty codes
• Leadership skills, with a view to managing people;

Other:

Ability to travel to client meetings, presentations, conferences nationally and internationally. 

Working hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday.