Electrical Project Lead – Solar PV Projects

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an Assistant Manager – Electrical (Solar PV Projects) to lead electrical engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and quality control for utility-scale solar PV deployments.

You will manage field engineers and contractors, ensure grid code compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while upholding safety standards and coordinating with EPC teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 4–8 years in electrical construction and project management, with 2–3 years in solar PV.
• Ability to read schematics and review electrical designs to optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design reviews, SLDs, layouts, cable schedules and protection schemes.
• Supervise installation of PV equipment, HV/EHV substations, and grid interconnection.
• Coordinate testing, pre-commissioning, and grid synchronization with boards and DISCOMs.
• Ensure IEC/IEEE compliance and enforce HSE standards on site.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and FAT activities; monitor progress against plan.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Vendor negotiation

Problem solving

AutoCAD

PVsyst

SCADA/PLC

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical or EEE

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

SCADA/PLC

Job description

Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an Assistant Manager – Electrical (Solar PV Projects) to lead electrical engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and quality control for utility-scale solar PV deployments.

You will manage field engineers and contractors, ensure grid code compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while upholding safety standards and coordinating with EPC teams.