Protection Engineer

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:
As a Protection, Testing and Commissioning Engineer you will be responsible for driving the power system protection and related activities of the Power Transmission and Distribution project during design and construction/implementation stages till final commissioning.

As a Protection, Testing and Commissioning Engineer you will require to perform the following activities as minimum:
  • Preparation of conceptual protection related documents and drawing, such as Metering and Protection Single Line Diagrams, Block logic diagrams, protection philosophy, CT/VT sizing, protection setting calculations.
  • Review all protection related documents prepared by others and the EPC Contractor/panel manufacturers – which will include control and protection schemes, wiring diagrams, protection and control relay list, protection philosophy, CT/VT sizing, protection setting calculations
  • Review the testing and commissioning plans and procedures.
  • Supervise, Witness and approve all the site tests on electrical equipment and systems till commissioning performed by EPC contractor. Notify EPC Contractor of any defect/deficiency observed and advising for proposals for corrective action.
  • Monitor and ensure that the work is performed in strict compliance with Company and Client OETC standards and SOP.
Candidate Specification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with power utility protection schemes and supervising the site testing and commissioning is must.
  • Hands on and proficiency in testing and commissioning of Protection devices, Switchgear, Transformers, etc using latest test equipment / test kits mainly protection relays used in power transmission network is must.
  • Knowledge in Maintenance of protection equipment is desirable.,
  • Work experience in Middle East with power utilities and/or consultancy is preferred.
  • Continuously looking for innovation and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
  • Using leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and to create effective working environments
  • Adopting an adaptive mindset and using strategic and critical thinking to approach problems in a new way
  • Ability to deal efficiently with priorities and manage time appropriately
  • Advanced level proficiency with all MS Office products and other industry-standard software and IT platforms
  • A dedicated team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders
  • Ensure Mott MacDonald HSE and ethics
    policies are at the forefront of all activities
  • Adopting a proactive approach towards complex tasks and overall delivery.
  • Sound knowledge of professional and international standards.
Job Profile
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:
  • 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1436396
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned