Electrical Design Engineer/Lead

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in petrochemical and refinery projects? Our client — a global leader in engineering and industrial gas solutions — is looking for a skilled professional to join their team in Kraków. If you’re passionate about large-scale, international projects and want to play a key role in designing critical electrical infrastructure, this opportunity is for you.

Key responsibilities

• Design and engineering of electrical systems for petrochemical, refinery, and energy projects
• Leadership of Electrical discipline within the project, including planning, supervision, and quality assurance
• Preparation of complete project documentation: single-line diagrams, protection/control schematics, terminal diagrams, and substation layouts
• Execution of electrical calculations: short circuit, load flow, cable sizing, lighting intensity, grounding, and lightning protection
• Layout design: consumer locations, cable tray routing, lighting systems, grounding grids
• Development of hazardous area classifications and related documentation
• Supervision and coordination with internal disciplines, clients, and vendors
• Preparation of inquiry packages and evaluation of vendor offers
• Participation in FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)
• Site supervision and support for erection and commissioning phases
• Input for subcontracting and BoQ preparation
• Ensuring project documentation meets contractual and industry standards

Ideal candidate profile

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in industrial plant engineering, ideally in MV/LV systems (HV is a plus)
• Proven ability to independently lead electrical scope in international projects
• Skilled in coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Fluent in English (German or other languages is a plus)
• Familiar with engineering tools and software: AutoCAD, Dialux, MS Office (ETAP or similar power system analysis tools are a plus)
• High interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel (3–6 month assignments globally)
• Comfortable working in multicultural teams

Conditions

• Location: Kraków
• Work model: Hybrid (on-site majority)
• Start date: No later than July 1st
• Contract type: B2B or permanent employment
• Benefits: Medical care, life insurance, training budget, Multisport card
• Salary: Based on experience

Recruitment steps

• Phone call with Recruiter
• Technical Interview with Client
• Feedback & Offer