Asst. Manager - Electrical

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LT-Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects in the region.

You will develop single-line diagrams, specify high-voltage equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee projects from concept through testing and commissioning, with a focus on 11kV–400kV installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-12 years of direct site execution experience, specifically focusing on HV/MV Substation Construction (11kV to 132kV/400kV projects).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical installation of primary and secondary substation equipment, including transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control/relay panels, battery banks and diesel generators.
• Interpret and execute works based on approved SLDs, schematic drawings, cable trench layouts, earthing/grounding grid designs.
• Coordinate and witness pre-commissioning tests (e.g., insulation resistance, relay coordination, and HV acceptance testing).

Skills

Site execution

Electrical design concepts

HV/MV substation construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing single-line diagrams, specifying high-voltage equipment, ensuring protective relay coordination, and overseeing substation projects from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Installation & Execution: Oversee the physical installation of primary and secondary substation equipment, including power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control and relay panels, battery banks, and backup diesel generators.


• Drawing & Layout Compliance: Interpret and execute works based on approved single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, cable trench layouts, and earthing/grounding grid designs.


• Testing & Commissioning: Coordinate and witness pre-commissioning tests (e.g., transformer ratio, insulation resistance, CT/PT polarity, relay injection tests, and high-voltage factory/site acceptance testing).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.


• Experience: 8-12 years of direct site execution experience, specifically focusing on HV/MV Substation Construction (ranging from 11kV to 132kV/400kV projects).