Senior Substation Testing & Commissioning Lead

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Engineer for HV/MV substations. You will develop detailed testing plans, review specs, and supervise all testing activities across GIS/AIS and protection systems.

Lead FAT/SAT, coordinate with vendors, and ensure QA/QC compliance while guiding engineers and technicians toward successful project handover to the client.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years in electrical projects.
• At least 5 years in testing and commissioning of substations (HV/MV).
• Experience with GIS/AIS substations up to 132kV/220kV/400kV preferred.
• Previous experience with TAQA.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Review project specs, drawings, and vendor documents.
• Manage and supervise testing & commissioning activities for substation equipment.
• Witness and approve FAT and SAT.
• Lead testing of protection schemes (distance, differential, overcurrent, backup).
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot protection relays.
• Verify SCADA integration and communication protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized testing and system integration.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and review test reports.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team.
• Coordinate with client, consultant, and authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Attend meetings and provide technical updates.
• Support final project handover and client acceptance.

Skills

Testing leadership

Substation testing

Protection relays testing

SCADA protocols

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

QA/QC compliance

Documentation skills

Tools

SCADA testing equipment

Protection relay testers

GIS/AIS testing tools

Job description

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Engineer for HV/MV substations. You will develop detailed testing plans, review specs, and supervise all testing activities across GIS/AIS and protection systems.

Lead FAT/SAT, coordinate with vendors, and ensure QA/QC compliance while guiding engineers and technicians toward successful project handover to the client.