Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1

Hudson IT and Manpower; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Secondary Design Engineer to support substation projects. The ideal candidate will have 7–12 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in software tools like ETAP and Siemens DIGSI. Responsibilities include preparing technical designs and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in secondary engineering design for substation projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission project execution methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review RFQs, tender specifications, and client documents.
• Develop detailed secondary engineering drawings.
• Select and specify relays, SCADA, and control equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Siemens DIGSI

Schneider EcoStruxure Power Commission

ABB PCM600

Siemens SICAM PAS

ABB MicroSCADA

Job description

Overview

Secondary Design Engineer (Substation) – Location: UAE • Experience Required: 7–12 years

We are seeking an experienced Secondary Design Engineer to support pre-bid and execution phases of substation projects. The role involves preparing detailed control, protection, and automation designs, ensuring compliance with international standards, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to deliver optimized, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions.

Responsibilities

Pre-Bid Design

• Review RFQs, tender specifications, and client documents for control, protection, and automation requirements.
• Prepare preliminary drawings: overall SLDs, protection SLDs, SCADA/communication architecture diagrams.
• Estimate control and protection scope, including: control relay panel counts; relay types/models and quantities; power, control, and FO cable quantities (as per voltage levels); terminal and I/O card requirements.
• Define typical schematics and wiring philosophies based on standards/past projects.
• Provide technical inputs to proposals, costing, and procurement teams for BOQ and bid pricing.
• Recommend relay and protection scheme selection based on technical specifications, grid codes, and cost efficiency.
• Suggest cost-optimized design solutions while ensuring technical compliance.
• Coordinate with OEMs/vendors for budgetary quotations, compliance checks, and feasibility.
• Support preparation of: technical offers; bid clarifications; deviation lists; and compliance matrices.

Execution Phase

• Develop detailed secondary engineering drawings, including: control & protection SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams; inter-trip and interlocking logic diagrams; relay settings (all types); CT/PT sizing calculations and time-current characteristics; cable schedules and termination details; panel GA drawings, board formation & BOM; SCADA & telecommunication architecture/interface diagrams.
• Deliver detailed engineering for protection systems (line, transformer, busbar, breaker failure, etc.); metering & control circuits; Bay Control Units (BCUs), relays, RTUs, and IEDs.
• Select and specify relays, SCADA, and control equipment based on client/project needs.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, and CEA/CBIP standards and utility codes.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, fire protection, CCTV, communication, and project teams for integrated designs.
• Prepare BOQ and support procurement with technical datasheets.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, FAT/SAT of panels, and support commissioning when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7–12 years of experience in secondary engineering design for substation projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission project execution methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering (preferred).

Technical Skills

Software Proficiency:

• ETAP
• Siemens DIGSI
• Schneider EcoStruxure Power Commission
• ABB PCM600 / GE EnerVista
• Siemens SICAM PAS / SICAM SCC
• ABB MicroSCADA
• GridWorX

Knowledge of Standards & Codes:

• IEC
• IS
• IEEE
• CEA / CBIP

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.