Asst Manager - Electrical

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & LTOubro in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Manager – Electrical to lead engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and quality control for solar PV projects. You will manage field engineers, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role requires 4–8 years in electrical construction with solar PV exposure, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and SCADA/PLC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 4–8 years in electrical construction and project management, with 2–3 years in solar PV.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics, AutoCAD, and PVsyst reports.
• In-depth knowledge of grid interconnection norms, switchyards, transformer stations, and SCADA/PLC systems.
• Strong leadership, site management, vendor negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Review: Review SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, earthing designs, and protection schemes.
• Project Execution & Site Management: Supervise installation of solar modules, cabling, inverters, HV substations, and grid interconnection.
• Testing & Commissioning: Lead testing and pre-commissioning activities and grid synchronization with DISCOMs.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and local electrical codes; enforce HSE on site.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage contractors and FAT and inspect major electrical components.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Vendor negotiation

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

SCADA/PLC systems

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Electrical (Solar PV Projects)

Department: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) / Renewable Energy

Reports To: Project Manager / Manager – Electrical

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager – Electrical will be responsible for leading the electrical engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and quality control for utility-scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar PV projects. This role involves managing field engineers and contractors, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with grid codes and safety standards, and ensuring projects are executed on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Review
  • Review electrical design drawings, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, cable schedules, earthing designs, and protection schemes.
  • Coordinate with design teams to optimize cable sizing, inverter locations, and transformer capacities for minimum losses.
• Project Execution & Site Management
  • Supervise installation of electrical equipment, including solar modules, DC/AC cabling, string combiner boxes, central/string inverters, transformers, and HT switchgears.
  • Oversee the construction and integration of high-voltage (HV/EHV) substations and grid interconnection facilities.
  • Monitor daily site progress, manage resource allocation, and ensure milestones are met according to the project baseline schedule.
• Testing & Commissioning
  • Lead testing and pre-commissioning activities for transformers, circuit breakers, relays, and SCADA systems.
  • Coordinate grid synchronization procedures with state or regional electricity boards and distribution companies (DISCOMs).
• Quality & Safety Assurance
  • Ensure all electrical works adhere to relevant international standards (IEC, IEEE) and local electrical codes.
  • Enforce site-level Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards for high-voltage and low-voltage electrical works.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage contractors, sub-contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure deliverables meet specifications.
  • Assist in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and joint inspection of major electrical components.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of experience in electrical construction and project management, with a minimum of 2–3 years dedicated to solar PV projects.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, AutoCAD, and PVsyst reports.
  • In-depth knowledge of grid interconnection norms, switchyards, transformer stations, and SCADA/PLC systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, site management, vendor negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements: