Electrical Engineer (Owner s Engineer) - Power Plant

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking an Electrical Engineer to represent the Owner's Engineer OE team and oversee all electrical construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities for the power plant.

The role ensures EPC Contractor works comply with project specifications, electrical standards, contract requirements, quality standards and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering certification is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in power systems or project management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical deliverables, drawings, calculations, specifications and submittals.
• Monitor installation and construction activities for electrical systems and equipment.
• Witness FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance testing activities.
• Review method statements, inspection reports, ITPs, NCRs and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, transmission authorities and project stakeholders on electrical interfaces.
• Support handover activities including energization and reliability testing.

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will represent the Owner s Engineer OE team and oversee all electrical construction installation testing commissioning and handover activities for the power plant. The role ensures that the EPC Contractor s works comply with project specifications electrical standards contract requirements quality standards and project schedules.

Scope of Work

Review electrical engineering deliverables drawings calculations specifications and technical submittals. Monitor installation and construction activities for electrical systems and equipment. Ensure compliance with EPC specifications IEC IEEE standards and local utility requirements. Witness factory acceptance tests FAT site acceptance tests SAT pre-commissioning commissioning and performance testing activities. Review method statements inspection reports ITPs NCRs and quality documentation. Monitor construction progress and identify technical issues risks and deviations. Coordinate with EPC contractors transmission authorities and project stakeholders on electrical interface matters. Support mechanical completion energization reliability testing punch-list closure and project handover activities.

Typical Equipment Systems Exposure

Candidates should have experience with Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants CCGT Generators and Generator Auxiliary Systems GIS AIS Substations MV HV Switchgear Transformers and Reactors Protection Control Systems Power Distribution Systems Emergency Power Systems UPS Battery Systems DG Sets SCADA and Plant Electrical Monitoring Systems Grid Interconnection and Transmission Interfaces.

Key Skills Required

Technical Skills Power Plant Electrical Engineering High Voltage HV and Medium Voltage MV Systems Substation and Grid Interconnection Experience Electrical Construction Supervision Testing Commissioning Protection Relay Systems Power System Studies Interpretation QA QC and Electrical Inspection Electrical Safety Standards and Procedures.

Software Standards Knowledge of IEC IEEE NFPA and relevant international standards Ability to review single-line diagrams protection schemes and electrical calculations Familiarity with EPC quality and document management systems.

Soft Skills Technical reporting and documentation Stakeholder and contractor coordination Problem-solving and decision-making Strong communication skills Multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineering certification is an advantage. Additional qualifications in power systems or project management are desirable.