Power System Engineer

Care Labs; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Labs in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead high‑voltage power projects in utilities, industrial, and renewable sectors. The role covers studies, design reviews, grid interconnection, and DER integration.

You will coordinate with clients and local utilities (DEWA, ADWEA, TRANSCO), review vendor submittals, and support FAT/SAT and commissioning while ensuring HSE compliance and adherence to UAE standards.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in power systems engineering, ideally within GCC/Middle East power infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with power system planning, grid studies, load flow, short circuit, stability, and protection coordination.
• Experience working with utilities (DEWA/ADWEA/TRANSCO/SEWA/FEWA) is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with electrical codes and standards (IEEE/IEC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies for utility, industrial, or renewable projects.
• Design and review SLDs, protection schemes, and control systems.
• Develop technical specifications for transformers, switchgear, relays, and cable systems.
• Support grid code compliance and DER integration (solar PV, battery storage).
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and utilities for approvals and interconnections.
• Review vendor submittals and drawings for conformance.
• Participate in FATs, SATs, and commissioning of power systems equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for clients and authorities.
• Ensure HSE standards throughout project execution.
• Stay updated with UAE regulatory standards and international best practices.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid studies & protection coordination

DER integration

Substation onsite work

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Master's degree or professional certifications (DEWA/ADWEA approval, PMP or PE license)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct power system studies (load flow short circuit relay coordination arc flash stability) for utility industrial or renewable projects.
• Design and review single-line diagrams (SLDs) protection schemes and control systems.
• Develop technical specifications for electrical equipment such as transformers switch-gear relays and cable systems.
• Support grid code compliance analysis and assist in the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar PV or battery energy storage.
• Coordinate with clients contractors and local utilities (e.g. DEWA ADWEA TRANSCO) for design approvals interconnection studies and permitting.
• Review and validate vendor technical submittals and drawings to ensure conformance with project and local authority requirements.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) site acceptance tests (SATs) and commissioning activities for power systems equipment.
• Prepare detailed technical reports project documentation and engineering studies for submission to clients and authorities.
• Ensure adherence to health safety and environmental (HSE) standards during all stages of project execution.
• Stay updated with evolving UAE regulatory standards and international best practices in power systems engineering.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or related specialization).
• Master s degree or professional certifications (e.g. DEWA/ADWEA approval PMP or PE license) is a plus.

Experience

• 3 7 years of experience in power systems engineering ideally within the GCC or Middle East power infrastructure sector.
• Hands-on experience with power system planning grid studies load flow short circuit stability and protection coordination.
• Experience working with utilities (DEWA ADWEA TRANSCO SEWA FEWA) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in power system software such as ETAP DIgSILENT Power Factory PSCAD or PSS/E.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (IEEE IEC DEWA/TRANSCO specifications).
• Knowledge of renewable integration SCADA systems and smart grid technologies.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
• Ability to work onsite in high-voltage substations and power plants as needed.