Engineering Manager - HV Substation Projects

Transguard Workforce Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Transguard Workforce Solutions in the UAE is recruiting an Engineering Manager - Projects for Dubai & Abu Dhabi. The role leads engineering and project execution for High Voltage Substation projects, coordinating with customers, EPC contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The candidate will review technical documents, manage interfaces across electrical, automation, construction and commissioning, and participate in FAT/SAT activities while upholding quality and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in engineering, erection, commissioning, or project execution within High Voltage Substations.
• Proven experience in turnkey/EPC power projects.
• Strong knowledge of project engineering, construction coordination, and technical interface management.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing project work packages.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer, vendor, and project sites.
• Experience in Power Transmission & Distribution, High Voltage Substations, Grid Solutions, or Energy Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate with customers, EPC contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review and approve technical documents, drawings, specifications, and supplier deliverables.
• Manage technical interfaces for electrical, automation, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Facilitate interface coordination meetings and track project actions and risks.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support, resolve engineering issues, and ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support project risk management and implement mitigation strategies when required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Multinational environment

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions in the UAE is recruiting an Engineering Manager - Projects for Dubai & Abu Dhabi. The role leads engineering and project execution for High Voltage Substation projects, coordinating with customers, EPC contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The candidate will review technical documents, manage interfaces across electrical, automation, construction and commissioning, and participate in FAT/SAT activities while upholding quality and