Lead MEP Electrical Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

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About the Role

As the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for the major Cairo Metro Line 1 Modernization Project, we are seeking a highly experienced MEP Specialist with strong, proven expertise in Station and Tunnel Electrical Systems.

In this key technical role representing the Engineer/Consultant, you will act as the principal electrical authority for all MEP packages across stations, depots, and tunnels. You will ensure that low-voltage power distribution, lighting, Building Management Systems (BMS), escalators/lifts, fire safety, and tunnel/station ventilation systems are fully integrated, safe, and executed in accordance with international metro standards.

Missions/Main Duties

• Electrical MEP Design Review & Approval: Lead the engineering review and technical approval of contractor submittals, single-line diagrams, short-circuit calculations, cable sizing, and layout drawings for all station and tunnel low-voltage networks.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) & Automation: Oversee the integration and commissioning of BMS/BAS, environmental monitoring systems, and local control panels interfacing with central control centers.
• Lighting & Auxiliary Power Management: Direct design and site installation for normal, essential, and emergency station/tunnel lighting networks, UPS systems, grounding/earthing, and lightning protection.
• Fire Detection & Suppression Oversight: Act as the technical lead for Fire Alarm Systems, Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA), and automated fire suppression control systems in line with NFPA 130 standards.
• Ventilation & Mechanical Power Integration: Oversee the electrical distribution, motor control centers (MCC), variable speed drives (VSD), and automated control sequences for Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS) and Station Ventilation Systems (SVS).
• Vertical Transportation & Hydraulic Systems: Direct technical verification, power distribution, and commissioning for Escalators, Lifts, Drainage/Sump Pumps, and water treatment systems across the line.
• Testing, Commissioning & QA/QC: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for low-voltage switchboards, MCCs, BMS controllers, and emergency power systems.
• Interface & Contract Management: Coordinate technical interfaces between MEP Electrical packages and adjacent disciplines (Traction Power, SCADA, Civil Works, Signaling) while managing contractor queries under FIDIC conditions.

Profile/Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree or Chartered Electrical Engineer status preferred).
• Experience: Minimum +10 years of progressive engineering experience, with a primary focus on Electrical MEP / Building Services within major metro, tunnel, or underground rail projects.
• Consultancy/PMC Background: Proven track record working within an international PMC or Engineering Consultancy supervising electrical MEP sub-consultants and contractors.
• Standards & Codes: Deep technical knowledge of IEC, EN, NFPA 130 (Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems), local Egyptian electrical codes, and FIDIC contracts.

Technical & Core Competencies

• Core Electrical MEP Mastery:
• Low Voltage Systems (LVS): Sub-distribution boards, Motor Control Centers (MCC), UPS, Diesel Generators, Cabling systems.
• Automation & Controls: BMS, SCADA integration, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and system interfaces.
• Lighting & Earthing: Emergency lighting design, battery backed systems, earthing, bonding, and surge protection.
• Mechanical Systems Interface: Deep working knowledge of electrical powering and automation for Tunnel Ventilation (TVS), Station Ventilation (SVS), Fire Suppression, Drainage Pumps, and Vertical Transportation (Escalators/Lifts).
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential for technical reporting and client communications.
• Leadership: Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making capabilities within multi-cultural engineering teams.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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