Electrical Substation Project Lead

PeopleStrong; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop single-line diagrams, specify HV equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee from design through testing and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on site leadership for installation and testing of transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control panels, and related gear, with emphasis on bringing projects

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 8–12 years of direct site execution experience, specifically focusing on HV/MV Substation Construction (11kV to 132kV/400kV projects).

Responsibilities

• Site Installation & Execution: Oversee the physical installation of primary and secondary substation equipment, including power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control and relay panels, battery banks, and backup diesel generators.
• Drawing & Layout Compliance: Interpret and execute works based on approved single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, cable trench layouts, and earthing/grounding grid designs.
• Testing & Commissioning: Coordinate and witness pre-commissioning tests (e.g., transformer ratio, insulation resistance, CT/PT polarity, relay injection tests, and high-voltage factory/site acceptance testing).

Skills

Substation construction

Site execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

PeopleStrong in United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop single-line diagrams, specify HV equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee from design through testing and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on site leadership for installation and testing of transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control panels, and related gear, with emphasis on bringing projects