Project Manager - Substation

Confidential Company; Dubai; Presencial; AED 480.000 - 800.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a Lead Electrical Substation Project Engineer with 12-18 years of power infrastructure experience to drive execution of 11kV to 132kV substations.

You will manage construction per IFC drawings, coordinate with clients and authorities for inspections and approvals, and ensure adherence to DEWA/ADDC/TRANSCO standards.

The role requires strong leadership, safety oversight, and hands-on oversight of protection systems, SCADA integration, and commissioning activities on site.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12–18 years of power infrastructure/substation experience
• In-depth knowledge of UAE authority standards (DEWA/ADDC/TRANSCO)
• Experience in HV/MV substation construction and commissioning
• Familiarity with protection systems and grid integration
• Strong leadership and reporting skills

Responsabilidades

• Lead substation project execution across 11kV-132kV and higher
• Manage construction per IFC/shop drawings/BOQ/specifications
• Plan sequences, resources, and equipment deployment
• Monitor progress against baseline and look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities for inspections and energization
• Ensure compliance with UAE authority standards
• Oversee testing, energization, and commissioning activities
• Lead site teams of engineers, supervisors, and foremen
• Prepare progress and performance reports

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Coordinating stakeholders

Substation construction

HSE management

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

SCADA systems

HV/MV substation tools

Descrição da vaga

• Lead execution of substation projects including 11kV, 33kV, 132kV, and higher voltage substations.

• Manage construction as per IFC drawings, shop drawings, BOQ, specifications, and contract requirements.

• Plan construction sequence, methodology, manpower, plant, and equipment deployment for electrical and civil works.

• Monitor project progress against approved baseline and look-ahead schedules.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities for inspections, energization, and approvals.

• Ensure compliance with UAE authority standards (DEWA, ADDC, AADC, TRANSCO, SEWA, etc.).

• Manage approvals related to shutdowns, tie-ins, energization, and testing.

• Supervise subcontractors for equipment installation, cable laying, termination, testing, and commissioning.

• Review and approve method statements, ITPs, risk assessments, and switching procedures.

• Oversee installation of transformers, switchgear (GIS/AIS), protection panels, control systems, and SCADA integration.

• Manage testing & commissioning activities including relay testing, functional testing, and energization.

• Control project cost, productivity, variations, and site resources in coordination with QS/Commercial team.

• Implement QA/QC requirements and Project Quality Plan (PQP) across all site activities.

• Enforce HSE compliance and safe execution, especially during high-risk electrical works.

• Lead and manage site teams including Engineers, Supervisors, and Foremen.

• Prepare and submit progress reports, manpower reports, and performance updates to management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• 12–18 years of experience in power infrastructure / substation projects

• Strong knowledge of UAE authority standards and approvals (DEWA/ADDC/TRANSCO, etc.)

• Proven experience in handling HV/MV substation construction and commissioning

• Familiarity with protection systems, SCADA, and grid integration

• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors

• Strong leadership, coordination, and reporting skills