Design Lead Solar (Instrumentation)

About the Role

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Design Lead Solar (Instrumentation) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires an individual capable of reviewing and executing engineering activities related to instrumentation and automation for Solar PV Power Plants. The Design Lead will also facilitate BIM 3D model development and coordinate with various departments, including Civil/Structural, Electrical, and MEP.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of engineering drawings and documents, aligning with project schedules.
• Review drawings from Design Engineers and Draughts Persons, including design and sizing calculations for electrical equipment, and obtain client approvals.
• Review vendor deliverables pertaining to engineering.
• Manage multiple tasks and deliver on time.
• Estimate and plan man-hour requirements.
• Review Bill of Quantities (BOQ), submit to the contracts team, and provide technical clarifications.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines for inter-departmental checks.
• Provide support and clarifications to the Site Execution team regarding design and client requirements.
• Check pre-award vendor evaluations against client technical specifications and forward validation documents to Supply Chain Management.
• Inspect equipment from finalized vendors after validation document submission.
• Collect project details from clients and the Project Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate with the Operations team and inform design specifications for approval.
• Collect project details, including General Arrangement Drawings, from vendors.
• Check deliverables such as Instrumentation and JB Location Layout, Control Room Layout, F&G Location Layout, CCTV Location Layout, Earthing Layout, Cable Tray routing Layout, Access Control System Layout, and EPAX System Layout.
• Support Electrical AC/DC and Civil/Structural teams in reviewing vendor drawings.
• Submit man-hour requirements for undertaking and reviewing project design and drawings.

Technical Expertise and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience and demonstrate overall knowledge of equipment layouts and necessary calculations. Required expertise includes PLC/SCADA systems, Met station systems, cable selections, Telecom, CCTV systems, Access Control Systems (ACS), System Integration, and third-party equipment integration. Proficiency in communication system protocols and Tracker control systems is essential. Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, as well as detailed understanding of Solar PV Power Plants, is also required. The Design Lead must be knowledgeable in National and International Codes and Standards and capable of interpreting contractual technical requirements to support Project Teams.

Performance Indicators

• On-time delivery of projects and tasks.
• Enhancement of productivity.
• Contribution to digitalization efforts.
• Effective risk identification and mitigation.
• Adherence to cost control measures.
• Maintenance of quality control standards.
• Achieving customer satisfaction, as reflected in Customer Service Reports.
• Optimization of layouts.
• Incorporation of standardization to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Engagement in value engineering and innovation.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position. The Design Lead will lead a team of Design Engineers and Draughts Persons, managing engineering activities to ensure they remain within budget, are delivered on time, and maintain a high quality of engineering. Support will be provided for the full cycle of works, from pre-bid engineering to commissioning and warranty periods, including site team support.