Construction Senior Engineer

Taleo

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 550,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Job summary

El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group seeks a Construction Senior Engineer to oversee electrical engineering for 400kV substation projects. You will review designs, coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Protection & Control, SCADA and other disciplines, and support testing, commissioning, and energization activities on site.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure QA/QC and HSE adherence, and deliver technical documentation in line with IEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
  • Strong experience in 400kV/220kV HV/EHV substation projects.
  • Experience in GIS/AIS substations and EPC projects.
  • Experience with major utility clients and consultants is preferred.
  • UAE/GCC power transmission project experience is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of HV equipment, protection & control, SCADA, AC/DC systems, and substation automation.
  • Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and utility specifications.
  • Strong technical communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under project deadlines and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise electrical engineering activities for 400kV substation projects.
  • Review and prepare electrical design drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documents.
  • Review and coordinate 400kV GIS/AIS substation primary electrical systems.
  • Review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), protection & control schematics, and electrical layouts.
  • Review technical requirements for power transformers, reactors, CTs, VTs/CVTs, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and surge arresters.
  • Review AC/DC auxiliary systems, battery chargers, battery systems, LVAC panels, and station service systems.
  • Review and coordinate earthing, lightning protection, cable routing, and electrical installation requirements.
  • Review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, material requisitions, and technical schedules.
  • Prepare and review load schedules, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and material take-offs.
  • Review vendor technical documents, drawings, calculations, and equipment data.
  • Conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment and participate in vendor clarification meetings.
  • Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Civil, Mechanical, Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom, and other disciplines.
  • Coordinate with the client, consultant, subcontractors, and suppliers on technical matters.
  • Review and respond to client/consultant comments and ensure timely closure of technical issues.
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, IEC/IEEE standards, and client requirements.
  • Provide technical support to the construction team and resolve RFIs, technical queries, and site engineering issues.
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure electrical works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
  • Support testing and commissioning activities for 400kV substation equipment.
  • Review testing and commissioning procedures and provide technical support during equipment testing.
  • Coordinate with protection, control, SCADA, and commissioning teams during pre-commissioning and energization activities.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate electrical engineers.
  • Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
  • Support the Engineering Manager and Project Manager in technical coordination and project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, and project engineering procedures.
  • Maintain proper engineering documentation, technical records, and design approvals.

Skills

HV Substations
GIS Substations
EPC Projects
Protection & Control
Substation Automation
IEC/IEEE Standards
Technical Coordination
Deadlines & Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Construction Senior Engineer - (

Job Number:
260002EU )

Description

  • Lead and supervise electrical engineering activities for 400kV substation projects.
  • Review and prepare electrical design drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documents.
  • Review and coordinate 400kV GIS/AIS substation primary electrical systems.
  • Review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), protection and control schematics, and electrical layouts.
  • Review technical requirements for power transformers, reactors, CTs, VTs/CVTs, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and surge arresters.
  • Review AC/DC auxiliary systems, battery chargers, battery systems, LVAC panels, and station service systems.
  • Review and coordinate earthing, lightning protection, cable routing, and electrical installation requirements.
  • Review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, material requisitions, and technical schedules.
  • Prepare and review load schedules, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and material take-offs.
  • Review vendor technical documents, drawings, calculations, and equipment data.
  • Conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment and participate in vendor clarification meetings.
  • Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Civil, Mechanical, Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom, and other disciplines.
  • Coordinate with the client, consultant, subcontractors, and suppliers on technical matters.
  • Review and respond to client/consultant comments and ensure timely closure of technical issues.
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, IEC/IEEE standards, and client requirements.
  • Provide technical support to the construction team and resolve RFIs, technical queries, and site engineering issues.
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure electrical works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
  • Support testing and commissioning activities for 400kV substation equipment.
  • Review testing and commissioning procedures and provide technical support during equipment testing.
  • Coordinate with protection, control, SCADA, and commissioning teams during pre-commissioning and energization activities.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate electrical engineers.
  • Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
  • Support the Engineering Manager and Project Manager in technical coordination and project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, and project engineering procedures.
  • Maintain proper engineering documentation, technical records, and design approvals.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
  • Strong experience in 400kV/220kV HV/EHV substation projects.
  • Experience in GIS/AIS substations and EPC projects.
  • Experience with major utility clients and consultants is preferred.
  • UAE/GCC power transmission project experience is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of HV equipment, protection & control, SCADA, AC/DC systems, and substation automation.
  • Knowledge of relevant IEC/IEEE standards and utility specifications.
  • Strong technical communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under project deadlines and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Primary Location
Primary Location
: United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi//Site/Mobile S/S - Power UAE
Job Posting
Job Posting
: Sep 22, 2026, 11:09:21 AM

Main Function : Project Management Company Name : El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group

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