Job Description

Employment:

Full Time

1. Job Overview:
1.1 General Description
We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation)

with extensive experience in

UAE/GCC markets

and a strong background in

solar power projects

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, supervision, testing, and commissioning of

HV/MV substations

, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations. Experience in

renewable energy (solar PV)

and grid integration is essential.

2.1 Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering:

Lead the design and review of HV/MV substations (AIS/GIS) for solar power plants and grid connections.

Prepare single-line diagrams (SLD), protection schemes, layout drawings, and equipment specifications.

Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, DEWA, ADDC, SEC, KAHRAMAA, and other GCC utility standards.

Project Execution & Supervision:

Oversee construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of substations for solar and conventional power projects.

Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Conduct load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies (using ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar).

Solar Power Integration:

Design and optimize substations for solar PV plants, including grid interconnection solutions.

Coordinate with SCADA, protection, and control systems for renewable energy projects.

Troubleshoot issues related to inverter-based generation (IBG) and grid stability.

Testing & Commissioning:

Witness and approve FAT, SAT, and site acceptance tests for transformers, switchgear, relays, and protection systems.

Ensure compliance with UAE/GCC grid codes for renewable energy integration.

Documentation & Compliance:

Prepare technical reports, method statements, and as-built drawings.

Ensure adherence to HSE regulations, NESC, and local authority requirements.

ents

3.1

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

(Power Systems preferred).

Minimum [X] years

in substation projects, with

UAE/GCC experience

.

Experience in solar power projects

(utility-scale solar farms, IPPs, or BESS). Proficiency in

ETAP, AutoCAD, PSCAD, or similar tools

. Knowledge of

IEC 61850, IEC 62271, and GCC utility standards

. Strong project management and leadership skills. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEng, Chartered Engineer) are a plus. Worked with

DEWA, ADDC, SEC, KAHRAMAA, or other GCC utilities

. Familiarity with

EPC contractors, consultants, or developers

in the solar energy sector. Exposure to

BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

integration.
Job Type: Full-time