Electrical Engineer

Pixcom Energy LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Pixcom Energy LLC seeks a highly competent Electrical Engineer in Dubai to lead and manage installation and maintenance teams for DC power systems. Responsibilities include supervising site activities, conducting load calculations, and enforcing strict HSE compliance in all operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical leadership and documentation skills, ensuring adherence to utility standards and OEM guidelines. Key tasks involve migration of existing DC loads and managing battery technologies, contributing to the success of brownfield upgrade projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in utility and substation environments.
• Proven leadership in installation and maintenance of DC power systems.
• Experience with battery technologies and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning of DC systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on DC systems.
• Enforce strict HSE compliance and prepare HSE plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Documentation capability

Load calculations

HSE compliance

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly competent and hands‑on Electrical Engineer with strong experience in utility and substation environments. The candidate will lead and manage site teams involved in installation, testing, migration, and maintenance of DC power systems including battery chargers, battery banks, DC distribution boards, and associated equipment. The ideal candidate must demonstrate technical leadership, strong documentation capability (MoS preparation), and a strict HSE‑first approach in live substation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead installation, testing and commissioning of Battery Chargers and Rectifiers, DC systems (48V, 110V, 220V DC), DCDB, DC Distribution Boards, MCCs and associated panels, VCU (Voltage Control Units), transformer‑fed rectifier systems, and supercapacitor‑based backup systems.
• Handle installation and maintenance of battery technologies: VRLA batteries, Ni‑Cad batteries, Lead‑Acid batteries.
• Conduct load calculations and power cable sizing for DC systems.
• Perform redundancy assessment and design validation for dual redundancy systems.
• Review and validate engineering drawings, SLDs, GA drawings, and vendor documents.
• Prepare and review Method Statements (MoS), ITPs, and risk assessments.
• Plan and execute migration of existing DC loads during brownfield upgrade projects.
• Supervise rectifier replacement, DC system upgrades, and system cutovers.
• Conduct troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance on DC systems.
• Ensure proper battery storage handling and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines and utility standards.

Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise and manage site installation teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and OEMs during site activities.
• Oversee cable laying, termination, glanding, and testing.
• Ensure proper installation of battery racks, DC panels, chargers, and interconnections.
• Monitor work quality, timelines, and compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure safe execution of live system migration works.
• Lead FAT, SAT, and pre‑SAT inspections where applicable.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict HSE compliance in substation environments.
• Prepare and implement HSE plans and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with HSD, Health & Safety Directives, and utility regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments for battery handling and DC system cutovers.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials such as electrolytes, acid, Ni‑Cad cells.
• Maintain safe working practices during energized work and load migration.

Documentation & Coordination

• Prepare detailed Method Statements for DC migration works.
• Review design documents and submit technical clarifications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for document revisions.
• Maintain daily progress reports and site activity logs.
• Participate in design review meetings and technical workshops.