Senior Substation Engineer – Project Lead

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects. You will develop single-line diagrams, specify high-voltage equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee projects from conceptual design through testing and commissioning.

The role requires 8–12 years of HV/MV substation site experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of direct site execution experience in HV/MV substation construction (11kV–132kV/400kV).

Responsibilities

• Oversee site installation of substation equipment including transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, control and relay panels.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with SLDs, cable trench layouts, and earthing designs.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning including transformer ratios, insulation resistance, CT/PT polarity, relay tests, and HV factory acceptance testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of electrical substation projects. You will develop single-line diagrams, specify high-voltage equipment, ensure protective relay coordination, and oversee projects from conceptual design through testing and commissioning.

The role requires 8–12 years of HV/MV substation site experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma.