Asst. Manager - Electrical

PeopleStrong; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Engineer sought to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects. You will develop single-line diagrams, specify high-voltage equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee projects from concept to testing and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include site installation & execution, drawing & layout compliance, and coordinating pre-commissioning tests for 11kV–400kV schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of direct site execution experience in HV/MV substation construction.
• Experience with 11kV–132kV/400kV projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of substation equipment including transformers and switchgear.
• Interpret SLDs, schematics, cable trenches and grounding designs.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning tests and witness HV tests.

Skills

Single-line diagrams

Relay coordination

Substation construction

Site execution

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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).