Senior Electrical T&C Engineer – EHV/HV/Industrial Projects

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead site activities for EHV, HV, MV and LV electrical systems in utility, infrastructure or industrial projects.

You will coordinate with project teams, prepare and review site test reports, and ensure commissioning milestones align with contract requirements, using IEC/IEEE standards and UAE utility norms such as TAQA, ADDC or ADNOC.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and commissioning of EHV, HV, MV and LV electrical systems in utility, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Hands-on testing of switchgear, panel components, protection relays, transformers, cables and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay configuration, injection tests, functional testing and commissioning procedures.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day T&C site activities with project, construction and client teams.
• Ability to prepare, review and verify site test reports, commissioning records and technical docs for client submission and approval.
• Experience planning, organizing and supervising testing activities including resource allocation, test kit management and logistics.
• Ability to prepare testing schedules, monitor progress and ensure timely completion of commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and UAE utility standards (TAQA, ADDC, ADNOC) is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to identify and resolve electrical system issues during testing and commissioning.
• Excellent coordination, communication and reporting skills to lead testing teams and liaise with clients, consultants, OEMs and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical system testing

Testing switchgear

Protection relays testing

Power transformers testing

Cables testing

Protection schemes

Relay configuration

Functional testing

Commissioning procedures

Site coordination

Documentation

Test planning

Resource allocation

Test kit management

Logistics coordination

Scheduling

Standards knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Job description

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead site activities for EHV, HV, MV and LV electrical systems in utility, infrastructure or industrial projects.

You will coordinate with project teams, prepare and review site test reports, and ensure commissioning milestones align with contract requirements, using IEC/IEEE standards and UAE utility norms such as TAQA, ADDC or ADNOC.