Job Summary
As an Electrical Planning Engineer at Telecom Egypt, you are responsible for scheduling, managing, and upgrading the critical power infrastructure (UPS, Generators, Transformers, and Switchgears) that sustains the telecom network.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and Development of Electrical Technical Specifications: - Drafting detailed technical specifications and bidding documents for power systems, including, diesel generators, LV switchgear panels and, cables and cable management systems.
- Ensuring compliance with international and local engineering codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA).
- Regularly reviewing and updating technical specifications to incorporate modern technologies such as solar PV systems, energy storage, smart energy management systems
- Developing schedules and technical plans to equip central switching offices and data centers with redundant power setups (N+1 or 2N configurations), including emergency Diesel Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and backup battery banks.
- Analyzing current and future power loads across telecom facilities to ensure existing transformers and main feeders can support new network hardware, servers, and expansions.
- Tracking long-lead procurement items (e.g., massive industrial generators) to guarantee they arrive at the site exactly when needed. You will also review specifications with global vendors like Schneider Electric, ABB, and Caterpillar to ensure they meet strict telecom standards (such as Uptime Institute guidelines.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power and Electrical Machines) or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
- Basic knowledge of electrical distribution, transformers, motors, protection, and earthing.
- Awareness of UPS, rectifiers, batteries, generators, and backup power systems.
- Ability to read electrical drawing.
- Good analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills; MS Office proficiency.
