Sr. Design Engineer - Substation (GECO)

Albatha Holding LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Albatha Holding LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead EHV substation projects from concept to detailed engineering in the UAE. You will prepare and review SLDs, layouts, and calculations, and coordinate with utilities, clients, and internal teams to ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in electrical design for utilities, with hands-on experience in GIS, transformers, switchgear, and protection panels, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design engineering, with significant exposure to EHV/HV Substation Design.
• Proven experience working on utility projects and complying with utility authority standards and specifications.
• Strong expertise in cable routing, cable sizing, equipment layout, single line diagrams (SLDs) and design calculations.
• Hands on experience with the design and review of GIS, transformers, switchgear, protection panels, and associated electrical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant electrical design software.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with utility authorities such as DEWA, SEWA, ADDC, AADC, or TRANSCO will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of EHV substation projects from concept through detailed engineering.
• Prepare and review electrical design deliverables including single line diagrams, layout drawings, design calculations and technical documentation.
• Develop and review cable routing, cable schedules, cable sizing and equipment layout drawings.
• Coordinate with utility authorities, clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications and design standards.
• Review technical submittals, vendor drawings and engineering calculations for major electrical equipment including GIS, transformers, switchgear, protection panels and cables.
• Prepare BOQs, material specifications and support procurement activities through technical evaluations and clarifications.
• Perform LVAC and LVDC system calculations including battery sizing, charger sizing and cable sizing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities with civil, MEP, procurement and project execution teams.
• Lead design reviews, manage design approvals and ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers and draftsmen to ensure high-quality engineering output.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with client specifications, utility regulations and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Electrical design

EHV Substation

SLDs

AutoCAD

Cable routing

Vendor review

Substation standards

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of EHV substation projects from concept through detailed engineering
• Prepare and review electrical design deliverables including single line diagrams, layout drawings, design calculations and technical documentation
• Develop and review cable routing, cable schedules, cable sizing and equipment layout drawings
• Coordinate with utility authorities, clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications and design standards
• Review technical submittals, vendor drawings and engineering calculations for major electrical equipment including GIS, transformers, switchgear, protection panels and cables
• Prepare BOQs, material specifications and support procurement activities through technical evaluations and clarifications
• Perform LVAC and LVDC system calculations including battery sizing, charger sizing and cable sizing
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities with civil, MEP, procurement and project execution teams
• Lead design reviews, manage design approvals and ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers and draftsmen to ensure high-quality engineering output
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with client specifications, utility regulations and applicable industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design engineering, with significant exposure to EHV/HV Substation Design
• Proven experience working on utility projects and complying with utility authority standards and specifications
• Strong expertise in cable routing, cable sizing, equipment layout, single line diagrams (SLDs) and design calculations
• Hands on experience with the design and review of GIS, transformers, switchgear, protection panels, and associated electrical systems
• Good understanding of international standards and utility regulations applicable to substation projects
• Experience in reviewing technical submittals, vendor drawings, BOQs, and engineering documentation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant electrical design software
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, utility authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding design engineers and draftsmen
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with utility authorities such as DEWA, SEWA, ADDC, AADC, or TRANSCO will be an added advantage